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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Evaluation summary: visual, dimensional and functional analysis was performed on the returned device.The reported deflation issue was not confirmed.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported deflation difficulty.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 did not indicate a lot specific product issue.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 heavily calcified iliac artery.A 5.0 x 60 mm armada 35 balloon catheter was inflated one time with a syringe; however, when using the syringe to deflate the balloon, the deflation was very slow; although, it did fully deflate.It is unknown how long it took to deflate.A second armada 35 was successfully used to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided.
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