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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 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 similar incidents reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty.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 moderately calcified lesion located in the left superficial femoral artery.After laser atherectomy was performed, the 7 mm/100 mm armada 35 balloon catheter was advanced to the lesion to be used for pre-dilatation, without resistance felt, and inflated.On the first inflation of 14 atmospheres the balloon ruptured.The balloon catheter was removed from the patient without issue and a new balloon catheter was used successfully to perform pre-dilatation.There were no adverse patient effects or clinically significant delay in the procedure reported.No additional information was provided.
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