Model Number H7493892815200 |
Device Problems
Material Rupture (1546); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 11/30/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Device evaluated by mfr: the complaint device was not returned for analysis.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The most probable root cause is operational context as device performance was limited due to anatomical procedural factors.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.During preparation of a 2.00mm x 15mm maverick²¿ balloon catheter, it was noted that the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of a maverick 2 balloon catheter.The balloon was loosely folded with contrast in the balloon and lumen.The balloon, markerbands, proximal bond and tip were microscopically examined.There were numerous hypotube kinks.Functional testing using an inflation device to inflate the balloon to the rated burst pressure for 5 minutes and revealed no balloon burst.Functional testing was completed using a thruway.014 guidewire, as the guidewire used in the clinical event was not returned for analysis.The thruway guidewire was advanced through the tip and guidewire exit notch.No resistance was felt and the difficulty was not confirmed.The reported balloon burst and difficulty loading wire was not confirmed via product analysis.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The root cause is not confirmed as there was no evidence of the alleged issue or any anomalies which could have contributed to the reported difficulty.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.During preparation of a 2.00mm x 15mm maverick²¿ balloon catheter, it was noted that the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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