MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. HERCULINK ELITE; STENT, RENAL

Model Number	1011487-15
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the 4x15mm herculink elite balloon expanding stent (bes) was being flushed during preparation, a leak was noted as air bubble could be seen during air aspiration.The balloon was noted to have a hole at the tip; therefore, the bes was not used in the procedure.Another herculink elite bes was used to continue the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A visual and functional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported split, cut or torn material and leak/splash were confirmed.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a query of the complaint handling database for the reported lot revealed there is no indication of a lot specific issue.Based on the information received and analysis of the returned device, a definitive cause for the reported difficulties could not be determined; however, potential factors that may contribute to split, cut or torn material include, but are not limited to, interaction with accessory devices, anatomical conditions, mishandling during manufacturing, during receiving/storage at the account, and/or during removal from packaging, preparation of the device and/or protective sheath/stylet removal.Factors that may contribute to a leak include, but are not limited to, inflation technique, contrast concentration, loose connection with the indeflator, contamination in the inflation lumen or damage to the balloon, guide wire and/or inflation lumen.The scanning electron microscopy (sem) report suggests the balloon rupture may be attributed to mechanical damage to the outer surface.Longitudinal lines of damage were documented leading to the middle of the rupture on the inner surface.Additionally, mechanical damage was documented adjacent to the rupture on the inner surface.Pinch marks were observed near the tear/rupture area (which aligns with mechanical damage from the exterior, adjacent to the rupture area).This could not have been caused by any manufacturing related step, as the balloons are 100% inspected twice during the manufacturing process (wet leak, dry leak), followed by a leak test.In this case, it is possible the device may have interacted with accessory devices during handling/preparation of the device, resulting in the reported split, cut or torn material and observed peeled/pinched balloon material, ultimately causing the reported leak/splash; however, this cannot be confirmed.Based on the results of the complaint investigation, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the 4 x 15mm herculink elite balloon expanding stent (bes) was being flushed during preparation, a leak was noted as air bubble could be seen during air aspiration.The balloon was noted to have a hole at the tip; therefore, the bes was not used in the procedure.Another herculink elite bes was used to continue the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: HERCULINK ELITE
• Common Device Name: STENT, RENAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.; 3200 lakeside drive; santa clara CA 95054 2807
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 2024168; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 23159274
• Report Number: 2024168-2025-10414
• Device Sequence Number: 20163076
• Product Code: NIN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648077838
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648077838(17)270731(10)4082061
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P110001
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2025

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 Model Number: 1011487-15
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011487-15
• Device Lot Number: 4082061
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/18/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2024
• 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