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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 evaluation.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 did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation determined 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 manufacture, design or labeling.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a 90% stenosed, moderately tortuous, and heavily calcified lesion in the first marginal coronary artery.A 1.50x08mm mini trek balloon dilatation catheter ruptured after it was inflated to 8 atmospheres one time.The procedure was successfully completed with 1.5 and 2.0 non-abbott balloon dilatation catheters.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure and no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided.
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