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COOK INC ADVANCE 18 LP LOW PROFILE BALLOON CATHETER; LIT CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
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| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Code 510(k) #; k130293.This event is still under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a superficial femoral artery (sfa) intervention/dilation, while using an advance 18 low profile balloon catheter, the balloon ruptured (circumferentially) while being inflated.It was reported that although there was no angulation, there was heavy calcification of the vessel.At the time the balloon was being withdrawn, there was very little resistance and it was noted to be in 2 pieces.The patient underwent an additional angioplasty procedure using a cook 6x100 balloon.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Exact age unknown, patient was reportedly in his (b)(6).Investigation - evaluation a review of the complaint history, dimensional verification, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One used advance 18 lp low profile balloon catheter was returned for investigation.The distal portion of the balloon is missing.The balloon is ruptured radially and the distal marker band is missing.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that would contribute to this failure mode.There were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the available information and the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause to the reported event could not be conclusively determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.
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