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It was reported that during preparation of the 12x40mm armada 35 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc), the bdc did not inflate, and air aspirated from the balloon.A balloon rupture was suspected.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delays in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported leak was not confirmed.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 identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported leak.However, possible factors that may contribute to leaks include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, damage to the sidearm/inflation lumen, damage to the balloon or loose connections.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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