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

Model Number	24686
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/29/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter address: (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 80% stenosed target lesion was located in a mildly tortuous and moderately calcified artificial arteriovenous fistula.A 4.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during procedure, the balloon material broke.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter address 1: no.(b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr: a gladiator device was received for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.A partial balloon circumferential tear was identified located approximately 25mm distal of the proximal balloon markerband.A visual examination observed no damage to the tip of the device.A visual and tactile examination found no kinks or damage to the shaft of the device.Both markerbands were undamaged and present on the shaft of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 80% stenosed target lesion was located in a mildly tortuous and moderately calcified artificial arteriovenous fistula.A 4.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during procedure, the balloon material broke.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was stable.

• Brand Name: GLADIATOR ELITE
• 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; pmt 741 persiaran cassia selat; bandarcassia, pulau pinan 14110 ; MY 14110
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 16117648
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-00311
• Device Sequence Number: 5743721
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729809616
• UDI-Public: 08714729809616
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132810
• 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): 02/14/2023

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: 04/06/2025
• Device Model Number: 24686
• Device Catalogue Number: 24686
• Device Lot Number: 0029185267
• 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: 12/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2022
• 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 Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG