| Model Number |
1973-03 |
| 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 |
05/30/2023
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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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It was reported that the balloon burst.A 5.0 x 40mm, 135cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter was selected for use in an angioplasty procedure in the right profunda.The 60% target lesion was mildly calcified and located in non-tortuous anatomy.After atherectomy was performed, the ranger balloon was put in place.Upon inflation, the balloon burst at 4atm in less than 5 seconds.The balloon was taken out and inspected.No missing pieces from the balloon, and the shaft was still intact.The procedure was successfully completed with a 6.0 x 40mm, 135cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter.No patient complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device eval by manufacturer: returned product consisted of a ranger drug coated balloon catheter.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon, and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed a longitudinal tear to the balloon 8mm from the tip and was approximately 30mm long.Microscopic examination revealed no additional damages.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the balloon burst.A 5.0 x 40mm, 135cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter was selected for use in an angioplasty procedure in the right profunda.The 60% target lesion was mildly calcified and located in non-tortuous anatomy.After atherectomy was performed, the ranger balloon was put in place.Upon inflation, the balloon burst at 4atm in less than 5 seconds.The balloon was taken out and inspected.No missing pieces from the balloon, and the shaft was still intact.The procedure was successfully completed with a 6.0 x 40mm, 135cm ranger paclitaxel-coated pta balloon catheter.No patient complications were reported.
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