MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. ARMADA; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number	B1070-040
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the procedure was to treat an extremely calcified lesion in the left superficial femoral artery.The 7.0x40mm armada 35 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced for post dilatation of a stent however ruptured during the first inflation at 8 atmospheres (atm).The bdc was removed without issue.A second armada 35 of the same size was advanced however again ruptured during the first inflation at 11 atm.The bdc was removed without issue and the procedure completed with a non-abbott device.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.The additional device referenced in b5 is filed under a separate medwatch report number.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual analysis was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The production record and corrective and preventive actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation determined the reported balloon rupture appear to be related to operational context.There was no leak noted during preparation, which suggests a product quality issue did not contribute to the reported difficulties.In this case, it is likely that the balloon interacted with the extremely calcified anatomy such that the balloon became damaged (scratched) and subsequently ruptured during inflation.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: ARMADA
• Common Device Name: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.; 3200 lakeside drive; santa clara CA 95054 2807
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 19804987
• Report Number: 2024168-2024-08680
• Device Sequence Number: 7387101
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648154782
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648154782(17)261130(10)30623G1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/20/2024

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 Model Number: B1070-040
• Device Catalogue Number: B1070-040
• Device Lot Number: 30623G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2023
• 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: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 64 KG