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Note: this report pertains to one of two cre pro wire guided dilatation balloons used in the same patient and procedure.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that two cre pro wire guided dilatation balloons were attempted to be used during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, the balloon would not inflate due to a hole.Additionally, the same problem occurred with the other cre pro wire guided dilatation balloon.The procedure was completed using another cre pro wire guided dilatation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event and the patient condition following procedure was reported to be stable.
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Block h6:
imdrf device code a041001 captures the reportable event of a balloon pinhole in an unknown anatomy location.Block d4, h4:
detailed product information was not provided to bsc.We completed a good faith effort to obtain the information.Because the product is unknown at this time, we are unable to provide the complete unique identifier (udi) # and other product specific information.If additional details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Block h11: investigation results
the device was not returned for analysis and was reported to be diposed; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes that the reported event of balloon pinhole could not be confirmed.The device was not returned for analysis because it was reported to be disposed.Without analysis of the actual device, there is a lack of objective evidence, or descriptive conditions of the event required to determine a probable root cause of the event.An investigation to address this problem is in progress.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device was unable to be performed as the lot number is unknown.However, a ship history review was performed to identify the most probable lots, and a manufacturing review of the most probable lots did not identify any anomalies or deviations that could have contributed to the event.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
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