| Catalog Number |
B2100-040 |
| 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 |
10/26/2023
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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 an arteriovenous fistula stenosis.Reportedly, the 10x40mm armada 35 balloon catheter was prepped (air aspiration) outside the anatomy prior to use without any issues.There was no resistance during advancement of the catheter, but the balloon ruptured during the second inflation at 8 atmospheres.Another same size balloon was used to complete the procedure.There were no reported adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture 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 similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported complaint appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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