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On (b)(6)2026, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using a conquest balloon catheter for the treatment of an autologous arteriovenous fistula in the left forearm.During the procedure, the balloon catheter was advanced over the guidewire to the target lesion and subsequently ruptured during deflation at 20 atm.Following the balloon rupture, difficulty was encountered while retracting the balloon catheter through the introducer sheath.As a result, the balloon catheter and introducer sheath were removed together as a single unit.The procedure was subsequently completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
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H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture and sheath removal issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue,a labeling review is not required.B5, d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (method).Section a through f: the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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