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 of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.
The investigation determined the reported complaints appear to be related to operational context.
There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
The traveler rx device is currently not commercially available in the us; however, it is similar to a device sold in the us.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a moderately tortuous, heavily calcified distal right coronary artery that was 90% stenosed.
A 3.
5x15mm traveler balloon was advanced and although resistance with anatomy was met it ultimately reached the lesion.
The balloon was inflated once at 6 atmospheres when it ruptured.
Resistance during removal with anatomy was noted, but ultimately removed.
A non-abbott balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.
No additional information was provided.
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