MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC. SYNTEL SILICONE OVER-THE-WIRE EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER

Catalog Number	A4E09
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not received for investigation.However, the photo provided confirmed the report.The balloon was observed to be ruptured.While the reported event was confirmed, the exact root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Balloon rupture is an inherent risk of using this product.As stated in the ifu: avoid extended or excessive exposure to fluorescent light, heat, sunlight, or chemical fumes to reduce balloon degradation.Do not exceed the recommended maximum balloon liquid capacity (see specifications).The lot history record for the device was reviewed, no issues were found during manufacturing or packaging that would cause or contribute to the reported event.We have not received any other complaints of a similar nature for devices from this lot.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the syntel over-the-wire embolectomy catheter balloon ruptured during pre-use check.It was not used on the patient and no injury was reported.

• Brand Name: SYNTEL SILICONE OVER-THE-WIRE EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC.; 63 second ave; burlington MA 01803
• Manufacturer (Section G): LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC; 63 second ave; burlington MA 01803
• Manufacturer Contact: peter song ; 63 second ave; burlington, MA 01803 ; 7814251683
• MDR Report Key: 22846670
• Report Number: 1220948-2025-00142
• Device Sequence Number: 15558979
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840663109944
• UDI-Public: (01)00840663109944(11)240927(17)290828(10)PYT00001329(91)A4E09
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202049
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2025

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 Catalogue Number: A4E09
• Device Lot Number: PYT00001329
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2024
• 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 Sex: Unknown