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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 of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.It was reported that the procedure was to treat a soft tissue tract for gastrostomy tube placement.It should be noted the percutaneous transluminal angioplasty catheter (pta), armada 35 / armada 35 ll, global, instruction for use (ifu) states: the device is intended for dilatation of lesions in the renal, iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, and peroneal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.This device is also indicated for stent post-dilatation in the peripheral vasculature.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture; however, the reported difficulty removing the device, separation, foreign body in patient and serious injury/illness/impairment are likely due 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.D9 - device available for eval updated from 'yes' to 'no'.
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