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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the circumflex (cx) coronary artery with no calcification and no tortuosity.The procedure was completed with a 3.0x12mm trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc); however, during removal the balloon became separated in two pieces inside the patient's body; therefore, a stent was used to trap the balloon portion.It was noted that the patient became hypotensive, developed a st elevated myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock; therefore, a a heart pump was used and the patient was hospitalized for 7 days.There was a delay in the procedure and the patient was hospitalized.No additional information was provided.
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported separation was 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 incidents/complaints from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported separation; however, the reported delay to treatment/therapy, hospitalization and unexpected medical intervention appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.The reported patient effects of hypotension, myocardial infraction and obstruction/occlusion are listed in the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), trek rx, instructions for use as known patient effects.A conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the device, if any, cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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