MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION GLADIATOR ELITE; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	24686
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon fractured occurred.The 30% stenosed target lesion was located in the left cephalic venous arch.An 8.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was selected for use.Upon unpacking, it was found that the connection between the balloon and the advancer rod was fractured.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported, and the patient was stable.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon fractured occurred.The 30% stenosed target lesion was located in the left cephalic venous arch.An 8.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was selected for use.Upon unpacking, it was found that the connection between the balloon and the advancer rod was fractured.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported, and the patient was stable.It was further reported that the target lesion was moderately calcified and non-tortuous.The balloon ruptured during the first inflation at 20 atmospheres for 10 seconds.

• Brand Name: GLADIATOR ELITE
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; pmt 741 persiaran cassia selat; bandarcassia, pulau pinan 14110 ; MY 14110
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 18908991
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-15699
• Device Sequence Number: 17744977
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729809876
• UDI-Public: 08714729809876
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/07/2026
• Device Model Number: 24686
• Device Catalogue Number: 24686
• Device Lot Number: 0031776384
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 59 KG