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H74939135202010 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2025
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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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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified vessel of below the knee.A 2mm x 20mm x 143cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed using normal method without issue and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A2 - age at time of event: 18 years or older.E1 - initial reporter address 1: (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A2 - age at time of event: 18 years or older.E1 - initial reporter address 1: (b)(6).E1 - initial reporter city: (b)(6).Investigation results: device technical analysis upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, the outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination showed the balloon had a rupture and a kink on the inner shaft at 2cm from the tip.Microscopic examination revealed that the balloon ruptured along the proximal marker band area.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.Device history record (dhr) review it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specifications prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations that could have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed that the content was sufficient and did not contribute to the reported event; therefore, no updates are required to the document at this time.Investigation conclusion based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of unable to exclude device problem.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified vessel of below the knee.A 2mm x 20mm x 143cm coyote es balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed using normal method without issue and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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