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H6: neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported 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.
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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having percutaneous ve rtebral angioplasty.Pre-op diagnosis of the patient was compression fracture and intraspinal cleft due to primary osteoporosis.It was reported that, the balloon was ruptured.While the balloon was inflating in the l2 vertebral body, only one side of the balloon was damaged.The pressure indicated 250psi.The levels planned to treat were second lumbar vertebra.No fragments of ruptured balloon was left inside patient.Surgery was completed without any problems.There were no patient symptoms reported.No further complications reported regarding the event.
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