MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO NC EUPHORA RX; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY,

Model Number	NCEUP3527X
Medical Device Problem Codes	Deflation Problem (1149); Inflation Problem (1310); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
An attempt was made to use two nc euphora balloon catheters to treat a lesion with chronic total occlusion (cto 100% stenosis).The devices were inspected with no issues.Negative prep was performed on both devices with no issues noted.The lesion was not pre-dilated.The devices did not pass through a previously deployed stent.Resistance was encountered when advancing the devices.It was reported that the inflation on both balloons was slow and the balloons would not deflate.All access devices had to be removed.  the patient is alive with no injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: it was not difficult to remove the protective sheath or packaging stylette from the balloons.The balloons inflated fine, however they failed to deflate.The deflation difficulties were noted after the first inflation.The devices were moved or repositioned while inflated.The same inflation device was successfully used with other devices.There was no injury to the patient as a result of the event.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: the device was returned for evaluation.The balloon was partially inflated on device return.Proximal balloon bond was necked.It was not possible to perform negative prep due to the condition of the returned device.It was not possible to perform inflation/deflation testing due to the condition of the proximal bond.Deformation was evident to distal shaft and core wire.Deformation was evident to the distal tip.No other deformation evident to the remainder of the device.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: the balloons inflated fine, slowly and reached the size desired however they failed to deflate.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: NC EUPHORA RX
• Common Device Name: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY,
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 20075241
• Report Number: 9612164-2024-03871
• Device Sequence Number: 3034977
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169396319
• UDI-Public: 00643169396319
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141090
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2024

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: NCEUP3527X
• Device Catalogue Number: NCEUP3527X
• Device Lot Number: 228389118
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2024; 10/30/2024; 11/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/25/2024; 11/07/2024; 11/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/29/2024
• 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: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male