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R51004004L |
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Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the 4mm 4cm saberx radianz percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon ruptured before reaching nominal pressure.There was no reported injury to the patient.The device was being used during "pre-stage".The device will be returned for evaluation.Additional information was requested but could not be obtained.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As reported, the 4mm 4cm saberx radianz percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon ruptured before reaching nominal pressure.There was no reported injury to the patient.The device was being used during "pre-stage".Additional information was requested but could not be obtained.The product was not returned for analysis.A review of the manufacturing documentation associated with lot 82276168 presented no issues during the manufacturing process that can be related to the reported event.Based on the limited information provided, it is not possible to draw a conclusion about a clinical relationship between the device and the event.Without the return of the device for analysis, the reported customer complaint ¿balloon burst at/below rbp¿ could not be evaluated.Without the return of the device the exact cause of the reported event could not be determined.Unspecified procedural, handling, and/or anatomical factors may have contributed to the reported issue.According to the warnings in the safety information in the instructions for use, ¿prior to angioplasty, the catheter should be examined to verify functionality and integrity, and ensure that its size and shape are suitable for the specific procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is suspected or evident.To reduce the potential for vessel damage or the risk of dislodgement of particles it is very important that the inflated diameter of the balloon should approximate the diameter of the vessel just proximal and distal to the lesion.The balloon dimensions are printed on the product label.The compliance table incorporated with the product shows how balloon diameter increases as pressure increases.Do not exceed the rated burst pressure recommended on the label.The rated burst pressure is based on the results of in vitro testing.At least 99.9% of the balloons (with a 95% confidence) will not burst at or below their rated burst pressure.Use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over-pressurization.Pressure in excess of the rated burst pressure can cause balloon rupture and potential inability to withdraw the catheter through the introducer sheath.Balloon rupture can cause vessel damage and the need for additional intervention.Use only the recommended balloon inflation medium (a 50/50 mixture by volume of contrast medium and normal saline).Never use air or any gaseous medium to inflate the balloon.¿ based on the information available for review, there is no indication to suggest that the reported failure could be related to the design or manufacturing process of the unit.However, an investigation has been initiated to further investigate similar complications reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the 4mm 4cm saberx radianz percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon ruptured before reaching nominal pressure.There was no reported injury to the patient.The device was being used during "pre-stage".The device will not be returned for evaluation.Additional information was requested but could not be obtained.
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