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It was reported that during an iliac percutaneous transluminal angioplasty using an advance 35 low profile balloon catheter, upon inflation, the balloon ruptured at 3atm.At the time of this report, it is unknown which direction the balloon burst.The type of contrast that was used was unknown.The mixture of contrast to saline was said to be 50/50.The lesion was located in the right common iliac.The vessel was described to have a small amount of angulation and calcification.No part of the device remained in the patient's body.The patient did not require additional procedures as a result of this event.
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A review of the complaint history, drawings, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), specifications, quality control, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.The device history record was reviewed.During the manufacturing process, the quantity of the work order was shorted during the ¿balloon folding¿ process.Therefore, the non-conformance is related to this complaint.There were no other reported complaints for this lot number.One used advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was returned for evaluation.The balloon had a horseshoe-shaped hole which was noted at 3.6cm from the distal tip.The hole measured 1mm in diameter.The balloon did not burst radially.Based on the information provided and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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