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H6: medical device problem code 2017 - above rbp.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.It was reported that the balloon was inflated to 22 atmospheres.It should be noted that the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), nc trek neo, instructions for use (ifu) warning section, states: balloon pressure should not exceed the rated burst pressure (rbp).The rbp for the nc trek neo device is 18 atm; therefore, rbp was exceeded.It could not be determined if inflating the balloon slightly over the rated burst pressure contributed to the rupture, the investigation determined the reported difficulty appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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