| Model Number |
H74939135152010 |
| 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 |
01/13/2026
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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 a balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified superficial femoral artery.A 1.5mm x 20mm x 143cm coyote es mr balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 30 seconds.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: device evaluated by mfr: the coyote device was returned to 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.Microscopic examination revealed that the balloon ruptured along the proximal marker band area.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed the reported complaint.This concludes the product analysis.Device history record: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: 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 a balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and mildly calcified superficial femoral artery.A 1.5mm x 20mm x 143cm coyote es mr balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 30 seconds.The device was removed without any problem, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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