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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other incidents.The investigation determined that the reported balloon rupture appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that during a procedure of the mildy tortuous, mildly calcified, superficial femoral artery (sfa), the armada 35 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was used for lesion pre-dilatation at 8 atmosphere (atm) when it ruptured.The device was removed and a different bdc was used in the procedure without issue.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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