| Model Number |
A2020-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/16/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the left posterior tibial artery with heavy calcification and moderate tortuosity.The 2.0x120mm armada 14 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was prepared per instructions for use (ifu), however, there was resistance with the anatomy during advancement and the balloon ruptured during the second inflation at 9 atmospheres (atms).Another same size armada 14 balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and there was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The reported difficulty advancing the device could not be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported complaints appear to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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