| Model Number |
380338 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/15/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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A passeo-14 balloon catheter was chosen for treatment.When inflating the balloon up to 4.5 bar, the balloon cracked, although no calcification was seen in the vessel.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned product 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 affected balloon has been inflated and was deflated in the as returned state.Upon inflation with 7 atm (np) the balloon opened normally but the pressure did not hold.A fine jet of water was seen to emerge from the distal balloon portion.Microscopic inspection revealed a pinhole about 21 mm proximal to the distal x-ray marker.In close vicinity to the pinhole a long deep scratch was observed which has 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 pressure test and a helium leak 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 complaint event is most likely related to the patients anatomy.
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