MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS US. CORP SABER; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Catalog Number	48004015X
Medical Device Problem Code	Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported, during inflation of a 4mm x 15cm saber percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon catheter to 12 atmospheres (atm), no balloon expansion was observed.Subsequent aspiration of the balloon revealed blood within the pressure pump, consistent with a balloon rupture.A non-cordis balloon catheter was used as a replacement.There were no reported injuries to the patient.This was during a procedure to treat a left lower limb popliteal artery lesion.The target vessel had moderate calcification, mild tortuosity, and 80% stenosis.An unknown.018 guidewire was advanced through the lesion into the distal true lumen, and the saber pta balloon catheter was positioned across the lesion prior to attempted inflation.The device was stored and prepared according to the instructions for use (ifu).There were no difficulties removing the sterile packaging, and the device maintained negative pressure during preparation.The device will be returned for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This device is available for analysis, but the engineering report is not yet available.However, it will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
After further review of additional information received the following sections have been updated accordingly: b4, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h11.Complaint conclusion: as reported, during inflation of a 4mm x 15cm saber percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon catheter to 12 atmospheres (atm), no balloon expansion was observed.Subsequent aspiration of the balloon revealed blood within the pressure pump, consistent with a balloon rupture.A non-cordis balloon catheter was used as a replacement.There were no reported injuries to the patient.This was during a procedure to treat a left lower limb popliteal artery lesion.The target vessel had moderate calcification, mild tortuosity, and 80% stenosis.An unknown.018 guidewire was advanced through the lesion into the distal true lumen, and the saber pta balloon catheter was positioned across the lesion prior to attempted inflation.The device was stored and prepared according to the instructions for use (ifu).There were no difficulties removing the sterile packaging, and the device maintained negative pressure during preparation.A non-sterile unit of ¿saber 4mm15cm 150¿ was received for analysis coiled inside of a clear plastic bag.The device was unpacked to proceed with the product evaluation.A thorough inspection was performed observing no damage or anomalies.The balloon was returned not inflated.No other outstanding details were observed.One inflator/deflator device was attached to the inflation port.Balloon inflation test was done applying positive pressure using the inflator/deflator device with the purpose of reaching the rate burst pressure.However, inflation pressure is not maintained due to the leaking condition observed on the balloon.The balloon was inspected with a vision system observing a rupture on the surface where the water is leaking.The balloon surface presented a rupture condition with secondary scratch marks located near the damaged border area.This type of damage is commonly caused during the interaction of the material with a sharp object or mechanical damage.It is very likely that the same factors that caused the observed scratch marks on the surface could probably lead to the damaged condition found on the received device.It seems that the material near the damaged area was affected by a sharp object from the outside of the device.The reported ¿balloon burst - at/below rbp¿ was observed as there was a rupture found on the balloon surface along with scratch marks near the damaged border area.The exact cause could not be determined.The reported moderate calcification of the popliteal artery may have contributed to the reported event; it is likely to have caused damage to the balloon material that led to its rupture.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.¿ the information available does not suggest a design or manufacturing related cause for the reported event.Therefore, no corrective or preventive action will be taken at this time.

• Brand Name: SABER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS US. CORP; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS US CORP.; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; coyol free zone, building b25, , , costa rica; el coyol alajuela bld 25 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 23038833
• Report Number: 3007635982-2025-00199
• Device Sequence Number: 18510653
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705032069486
• UDI-Public: (01)20705032069486(17)270131(10)82306806
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K971010
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/16/2025

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
• Device Catalogue Number: 48004015X
• Device Lot Number: 82306806
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/02/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ABBOTT 14ES GUIDEWIRE.; ABBOTT C18 GUIDEWIRE.; ARMADA 18 BALLOON CATHETER.; COOK VANSHAN SHEATH.
• Patient Age: 80 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 50 KG