| Catalog Number |
1400400-12 |
| 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 |
09/14/2023
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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 procedure was to treat the proximal anterior descending artery (lad) with heavy calcification, mild tortuosity and 90% stenosis.After a 3.5mm cutting balloon was used, the 4.0x12mm nc trek neo balloon was used for pre-dilatation, but the balloon ruptured during the first inflation to 12 atmospheres after 5 seconds inflation.There was no resistance during advancement or removal.A 3.5x12mm nc trek neo was used to continue the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and there was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing and nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation determined.The reported difficulty appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, and/or labeling of the device.
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