| Catalog Number |
B1080-080 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
08/03/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Dates are estimated manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in an unspecified vein.The 8.0x80mm armada balloon ruptured during inflation at an unknown pressure.A piece of the balloon separated and was left inside the patient.Therefore, a stent was used to embed the piece of the balloon against the vessel wall.There was no adverse patient sequela.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture and separation were confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.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 balloon rupture; however, the reported separation, device embedded in tissue/plaque and unexpected medical intervention appear to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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