Catalog Number 1012268-06 |
Device Problems
Material Rupture (1546); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Failure to Advance (2524)
|
Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
|
Event Date 11/23/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.(b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.It should be noted that the preparation for use section of the mini trek rx coronary dilatation catheter instructions for use specifies: all air must be removed from the balloon and displaced with contrast prior to inserting into the body; otherwise, complications may occur.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents.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.
|
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a 99% stenosed lesion in the mid left anterior descending artery, with mild tortuosity and heavy calcification.The 1.2 x 6 mm mini trek balloon catheter prepared for use in the anatomy.The mini trek was advanced, but resistance was noted with the calcification, and the mini trek could not cross the lesion.The balloon was inflated, but ruptured at 10 atmospheres (atm).The balloon catheter was removed and the lesion was successfully dilated with a new 1.2 x 6 mm mini trek.An additional 2.5 x 12 mm trek balloon was used for further dilatation.Rotoblation was performed, and a 3.0 x 48 mm xience xpedition was used to successfully treat the lesion with a good result.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
(b)(4).
|
|
Event Description
|
Subsequent to the initial report, the following information was provided: the 1.2 x 6 mm mini trek balloon catheter was advanced to the lesion, but ruptured upon inflation.No additional information was provided.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|