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It was reported during the procedural preparation of a 6x120mm armada 35 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc), when negative pressure was applied, bubbles were noted and a rupture was identified on the balloon.Another dilation catheter was used and the procedure was completed.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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A visual inspection and functional testing were performed on the returned device.The reported leak was not confirmed during returned device analysis.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar complaints from this lot.Based on the reported information and the observations from the returned device analysis, a definitive cause for the reported leak could not be determined.Possible factors that may contribute to leaks include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, damage to the sidearm/inflation lumen, damage to the balloon or loose connections.In this case, a conclusive cause for the reported leak cannot be determined since the complaint could not be confirmed during returned device analysis.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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