It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a 80% stenosed, mildly tortuous and mildly calcified lesion in the superficial femoral artery.During advancement through the sheath, the armada 035 balloon catheter met resistance.Once at the lesion, the balloon ruptured during the first inflation at 8 atmospheres.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.Another balloon was used to complete the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported complaints.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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