The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record and complaint history could not be conducted because the lot number was not provided.The investigation determined the reported difficulty removing the device, separations, additional treatment, and foreign body in patient appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.User facility medwatch form mw5106318.
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User facility medwatch report (mw5106318) received stating: when the device was being removed from the patient, it became stuck to an area of calcium in the patient's vessel.Ultimately dislodging the balloon shaft becoming retained.Additionally, it was reported that the 3.00 x 30mm trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced without resistance to the moderately calcified lesion in the profunda artery.The balloon was inflated twice and deflated without issue.During removal, resistance was noted due to calcification in the vessel and the distal shaft, including the balloon separated.Snaring was performed in an attempt to remove the separated portion of the device, but it was not successful, so a bare metal stent was advanced and implanted to secure the separated portion.There was no adverse patient sequela or a clinically significant delay in procedure.No additional information was provided.
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