MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYMMETRY; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	23295
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/09/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the non-calcified near the forearm vein anastomosis a 3.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 18 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured with overall vertical split.The device was removed and completed the procedure with a different device.There were no patient injury reported and the patient condition was good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter address 1: (b)(6).Initial reporter city: (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the non-calcified near the forearm vein anastomosis a 3.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 18 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured with overall vertical split.The device was removed and completed the procedure with a different device.There were no patient injury reported and the patient condition was good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter address 1: (b)(6).E1: initial reporter city: (b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr.: sv/3.5-4/4t/90 was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that it was subjected to positive pressure.A partial balloon circumferential tear was identified located at the distal marker band.An examination of the balloon material and markerbands identified no issues which could potentially have contributed to this complaint.The rated burst pressure for this device is 15 atmospheres.A visual examination found no damage to the tip of the device.A visual and tactile examination found no kinks or damage to the shaft of the device.A visual examination found both markerbands to be undamaged and present on the shaft of the device.This concludes the product analysis.

• Brand Name: SYMMETRY
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 15037074
• Report Number: 2124215-2022-26045
• Device Sequence Number: 12046939
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729181736
• UDI-Public: 08714729181736
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143193
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/17/2025
• Device Model Number: 23295
• Device Catalogue Number: 23295
• Device Lot Number: 0029421126
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/09/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown