MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1013464-200

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Material Separation (1562); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 03/21/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the superficial femoral artery.The device was flushed while inside the hoop.The 2.5mm x 200mm x 150cm armada 18 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced to the target lesion without issue.During the second inflation to 18 atmospheres the balloon ruptured.The bdc was removed without resistance and after removal it was observed that the proximal balloon marker had detached from the bdc and was located in the perineal artery.No attempt was made to retrieve the proximal balloon marker.There was no clinically significant delay during the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture and separation were 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 was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture; however, the reported separation, foreign body in patient and serious injury appear 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.It was reported that the balloon was inflated a second time to 18 atmospheres.It should be noted that the armada 18 instruction for use states: ¿inflation in excess of the rated burst pressure may cause the balloon to rupture.Use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended.¿ the rated burst pressure for this device is 14 atmospheres as indicated on the product label.In this case, since the balloon inflated successfully during the first inflation and as it could not be determined if inflating the balloon slightly over the rated burst pressure contributed to the rupture.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005718570 (P099); cashel road; clonmel tipperary ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 14004057
• MDR Text Key: 288596013
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-03547
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648207846
• UDI-Public: 08717648207846
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151317
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1013464-200
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013464-200
• Device Lot Number: 1041641
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/31/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other