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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, drawings, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), specifications, and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Without visual, dimensional, and/or functional testing of the product any manufacturing related issues related to the rupture of the balloon were unable to be determined.Additionally, factors that may have contributed to the reported failure include the attempted placement of the stent into the patient's already occluded iliac artery and history of cta of the sfa.With the information provided and the results of the manufacturer investigation it is likely that the reported event may be related to intraprocedural complications related to the patient's preexisting condition; however, this cannot be conclusively determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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