MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND PASSEO-18 3/60/130; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 366121

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A passeo-18 balloon catheter was chosen for treatment of a mildly calcified lesion (80 percent stenosis degree) in the proximal anterior tibial artery.The device was advanced over the wire and inflated at 12 bar.The balloon could not inflate further and leaking of contrast was observed in the fluoroscopy.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned instrument was subjected to a detailed technical analysis and the corresponding product release documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for the reported event.The technical investigation revealed a longitudinal tear with a length of about 38 mm, beginning at the proximal end of the proximal x-ray marker.In close vicinity of the tear scratches were observed which have likely been caused by a hard, sharp-edged object such as e.G.Anatomical structure.Review of the product release documentation confirmed that the instrument was manufactured according to specifications and passed all in-process and final inspections.In addition to visual inspections each instrument is tested for air tightness by means of a helium leak test and a pressure test.We can therefore confirm that the instrument was delivered in a leak-proof condition.Based on the conducted investigations, no material or manufacturing related root cause was determined.The root cause for the reported event is most likely related to the patients anatomy.

• Brand Name: PASSEO-18 3/60/130
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND; ackerstrasse 6; buelach CH-81 80; CH CH-8180
• Manufacturer Contact: 6024 jean road; lake oswego, OR 97035 ; 8772459800
• MDR Report Key: 15139344
• MDR Text Key: 296983712
• Report Number: 1028232-2022-03872
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640130414631
• UDI-Public: (01)07640130414631(17)2410
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K072765
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/01/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 366121
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Device Lot Number: 10216364
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/17/2021
• 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