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	04/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in arteriovenous endovascular fistula.A 8.0 x 40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during procedure, the balloon was broken.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient condition was stable post-procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in arteriovenous endovascular fistula.A 8.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during procedure, the balloon was broken.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient condition was stable post-procedure.It was further reported that the 80-90% stenosed target lesion was moderately tortuous and severely calcified.In addition, the balloon ruptured during the sixth inflation at 20 atmospheres for 50 seconds.Then, the device was removed using the catheter sheath.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 longitudinal tear was identified in the balloon material.The tear measured approximately 60 mm in length and extended from a position 11 mm proximal of the proximal markerband to 10 mm distal of the distal markerband.A visual examination observed no damage to the tip of the device.A visual and tactile examination found a shaft kink 460mm distal from the distal end of the strain relief.Both markerbands were undamaged and present on the shaft of the device.This concludes the product analysis.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in arteriovenous endovascular fistula.A 8.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during procedure, the balloon was broken.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient condition was stable post-procedure.It was further reported that the 80-90% stenosed target lesion was moderately tortuous and severely calcified.In addition, the balloon ruptured during the sixth inflation at 20 atmospheres for 50 seconds.Then, the device was removed using the catheter sheath.

• Brand Name: GLADIATOR ELITE
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; pmt 741 persiaran cassia selat; bandarcassia, pulau pinan 14110 ; MY 14110
• Manufacturer Contact: jeff wallner ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515811560
• MDR Report Key: 16760927
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-18067
• Device Sequence Number: 5992320
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729809876
• UDI-Public: 08714729809876
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2023

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: 01/26/2025
• Device Model Number: 24686
• Device Catalogue Number: 24686
• Device Lot Number: 0028720227
• 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: 04/10/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2023; 05/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2023; 05/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2022
• 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: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 75 KG