| Model Number |
24701 |
| 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 |
04/22/2024
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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 balloon rupture and leak occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified anterior tibial artery.A 2mm x 40mm x 144cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the second inflation, at 8 atmospheres there was a leak noted, and in the same atmospheric pressure for about 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.In addition, it was confirmed that the device was not used to post-dilate a previously placed stent.The balloon was successfully removed from the patient with no fragments left inside and was replaced for a different device to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: device was returned for analysis.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed no damages.Microscopic examination revealed a pinhole 43mm from the tip.No other damages or irregularities were presented in the remainder of the examination.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that balloon rupture and leak occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified anterior tibial artery.A 2mm x 40mm x 144cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the second inflation, at 8 atmospheres there was a leak noted, and in the same atmospheric pressure for about 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.In addition, it was confirmed that the device was not used to post-dilate a previously placed stent.The balloon was successfully removed from the patient with no fragments left inside and was replaced for a different device to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications reported.It was further reported that physical evidence to the balloon was noted where the balloon ruptured upon inflation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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