| Catalog Number |
AB14W040210150 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
05/13/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a procedure involving the percutaneous transluminal angioplasty nanocross balloon, there was a delay in surgery of 10 minutes due to difficulties with balloon deflation.The balloon would not deflate as intended, resulting in removal difficulties.The balloon was ultimately deflated by intentionally puncturing it with a puncture wire to facilitate removal.The device was safely removed from the patient.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis: the device was returned with the balloon in a post-inflated state.A visual inspection found that the balloon bond was stretched.No functional testing could be carried out due to the condition of the returned 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.
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