| Model Number |
2105-6040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/09/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block a2: the patient's dob is unknown.This information was not available from the facility.Blocks e1 & g2: foreign- germany.Block h3: the angiosculpt catheter was returned intact to a non-philips introducer sheath; however, was able to be removed from the catheter with no resistance.Visual inspection of the catheter found a damaged balloon that burst radially.No functional testing performed due to the nature of the returned catheter.Block h6: the ifu warns at least 99.9% of the balloons (with a 95% confidence level) will not burst at or below the rbp.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
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Event or Problem Description
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The angiosculpt device was used for a peripheral procedure in the distal cephalic vein.During the second inflation, the balloon ruptured at nominal pressure (8 atm).The procedure was completed with a new angiosculpt device.No patient injury reported.During the returned product evaluation, visual inspection confirmed a balloon radial burst.This product problem is being submitted due to the balloon radial burst that can result in a potential for harm.
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