| Model Number |
1013470-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/11/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.The additional armada 18 device referenced is filed under separate medwatch report number.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a mildly calcified, lesion in the left superficial femoral artery (sfa) and a lesion in the mildly calcified anterior tibial artery.The 6.0mm x 120mm x 150cm armada 18 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced without issue to the target lesion in the left sfa.During the first inflation, to 13 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.A same size armada 18 was used without issue.A 3.0mm x 100mm x 150cm armada 18 bdc was advanced without issue to the target lesion in the anterior tibial artery.During the first inflation, to 13 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.A same size armada 18 was used without issue.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported balloon rupture appears to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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