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Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one conquest 40 pta dilatation catheter was received for evaluation.During visual evaluation, no anomalies were noted to the luers, bifurcate or glue fillets.During functional evaluation, an in-house presto inflation device was used to inflate the balloon and water was noted leaking from the catheter shaft.Under microscopic examination, a tear was noted to the catheter shaft.No other functional testing was performed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported leak and identified catheter tear as a tear was seen on the catheter shaft under microscopic examination from which water was noted leaking.A definitive root cause for the reported leak and identified catheter tear could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.Expiry date: 09/2023.
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