MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ATHLETIS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	39347-050450
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified cephalic vein.A 5.0mm x 40mm x 50cm athletis pta balloon dilatation catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the second inflation at 24 atmospheres for 60 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported, and the patient condition was good post-procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D2b: pro code (product code): dqy.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D2b: pro code (product code): dqy.Device evaluated by mfr.: athletis 5.0mm x 40mm x 50cm was received for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the device was subjected to positive pressure.A balloon pinhole was identified located approximately 13mm proximal of the distal markerband.As per athletis specification, the rated burst pressure for this device is 40 atmospheres.No damage observed to the tip of the device.Found no kinks or damage to the shaft of the device and both markerbands were undamaged and present on the shaft of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified cephalic vein.A 5.0mm x 40mm x 50cm athletis pta balloon dilatation catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the second inflation at 24 atmospheres for 60 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without any problem.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported, and the patient condition was good post-procedure.

• Brand Name: ATHLETIS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 17484035
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-38203
• Device Sequence Number: 15299389
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729973669
• UDI-Public: 08714729973669
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/27/2026
• Device Model Number: 39347-050450
• Device Catalogue Number: 39347-050450
• Device Lot Number: 0031516306
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown