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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Evaluation summary: visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.It is likely that the reported balloon rupture occurred due to interaction with the lesion site.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 from this lot.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 the procedure was to treat a de novo lesion located in the heavily calcified, mildly tortuous, distal common iliac artery.The 8 mm/60 mm armada 35 balloon ruptured upon the first inflation to 14 atmospheres.There was no resistance felt during advancement of the balloon catheter to the lesion.A new balloon catheter was used to complete the case.No adverse patient effects or clinically significant delay in the procedure were reported.No additional information was provided.
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