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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The leak was confirmed.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 was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the leak.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 predilatation in the heavily calcified, very stenotic, common femoral artery, during the first inflation at 8 atmospheres (atm) for 30 seconds, a leak in the hub was noticed.The device was removed and replaced with a non-abbott balloon to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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