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The device was not returned for evaluation.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 of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture.However, possible factors that could contribute to balloon material ruptures include, but are not limited to, balloon damage during processing of the balloon material, inflation technique, interactions with other devices or patient anatomy.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a 90% stenosed lesion in the mid right coronary artery with mild calcification and mild tortuosity.The 3.25x15mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced to the target lesion and the balloon was inflated; however, a ruptured occurred during the first inflation at 10 atmospheres (atm).Therefore, the bdc was removed from the patient.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay reported in the procedure.A non-abbott balloon was used to continue the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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