| Catalog Number |
1400350-06 |
| 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 |
10/10/2023
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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 distal left circumflex artery (lcx) with heavy calcification, mild tortuosity and 99% stenosis.The nc trek neo rx 3.50 x 6mm balloon was used for pre-dilatation, but the balloon ruptured during the first inflation to 8 atmospheres.Another balloon 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 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 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, or labeling of the device.
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