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| Catalog Number |
R51004004L |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/03/2023
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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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As reported, a saber x radianz percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) dilatation catheter was used but ruptured at the calcified lesion.A non-cordis device was used as replacement and the procedure continued.There was no reported patient injury.The balloon burst during initial inflation at approximately 16 atmospheres (atm).There was severe vessel calcification, mild vessel tortuosity and one-hundred per cent (100%) stenosis.The device was being used for a chronic total occlusion (cto) greater than three (3) months.The device was stored, handled, and prepped according to the instructions for use (ifu).There were no visible signs of device/package damage prior to use.There was no difficulty removing the product from the hoop or difficulty removing the protective balloon cover nor difficulty removing the stylet or any of the sterile packaging components.There were no kinks or other damages noted prior to inserting the product into the patient.The device maintained negative pressure during preparation.Some resistance/friction was felt while inserting the balloon into the patient.The balloon catheter was never in acute bend and did not kink while being used.The device was removed intact (in one piece) from the patient.The product was discarded; therefore, it will not be returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As reported, a saberx radianz percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) dilatation catheter was used but ruptured at the calcified lesion.A non-cordis device was used as replacement and the procedure continued.There was no reported patient injury.The balloon burst during initial inflation at approximately 16 atmospheres (atm).There was severe vessel calcification, mild vessel tortuosity and one hundred percent (100%) stenosis.The device was being used for a chronic total occlusion (cto) greater than three (3) months.The device was stored, handled, and prepped according to the instructions for use (ifu).There were no visible signs of device/package damage prior to use.There was no difficulty removing the product from the hoop or difficulty removing the protective balloon cover nor difficulty removing the stylet or any of the sterile packaging components.There were no kinks or other damages noted prior to inserting the product into the patient.The device maintained negative pressure during preparation.Some resistance/friction was felt while inserting the balloon into the patient.The balloon catheter was never in acute bend and did not kink while being used.The device was removed intact (in one piece) from the patient.The product was discarded; therefore, it was not returned for analysis.A product history record (phr) review of lot 82237540 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.The reported ¿balloon burst¿ could not be confirmed as the device was not returned for analysis.The exact cause could not be determined.Vessel characteristics of severe vessel calcification, mild vessel tortuosity and 100% stenosis likely contributed to the failure as described in the event reported.Calcification is known to damage balloon material; it is likely damage occurred during crossing or in the attempt to inflate the balloon at the lesion.However, without the return of the device for analysis it is difficult to draw a clinical conclusion between the device and the event reported.According to the warnings in the safety information in the instructions for use, ¿prior to angioplasty, the catheter should be examined to verify functionality and integrity, and ensure that its size and shape are suitable for the specific procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is suspected or evident.To reduce the potential for vessel damage or the risk of dislodgement of particles it is very important that the inflated diameter of the balloon should approximate the diameter of the vessel just proximal and distal to the lesion.The balloon dimensions are printed on the product label.The compliance table incorporated with the product shows how balloon diameter increases as pressure increases.Do not exceed the rated burst pressure recommended on the label.The rated burst pressure is based on the results of in vitro testing.At least 99.9% of the balloons (with a 95% confidence) will not burst at or below their rated burst pressure.Use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over-pressurization.Pressure in excess of the rated burst pressure can cause balloon rupture and potential inability to withdraw the catheter through the introducer sheath.Balloon rupture can cause vessel damage and the need for additional intervention.Use only the recommended balloon inflation medium (a 50/50 mixture by volume of contrast medium and normal saline).Never use air or any gaseous medium to inflate the balloon.Neither the phr nor the information available suggests a design or manufacturing related cause for the reported event.Therefore, no corrective or preventive action will be taken at this time.
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