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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the production records and the corrective and preventive actions (capa) database was performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a query of the complaint handling database for the reported lot revealed no indication of a lot specific issue.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to the operational context of the procedure.It was reported that the balloon dilation catheter (bdc) met resistance with the patient¿s heavily calcified, mildly tortuous and 90% stenosed lesion during advancement.Additionally, it was reported that the balloon ruptured during inflation.It is likely that interaction with the calcified anatomy compromised the balloons integrity, resulting in the rupture during inflation.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling; therefore, no product-related corrective action will be implemented in this case.
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