(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.Obtaining the device may have further aided the analysis.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties.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.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 the subclavian vein.After successful pre-dilatation, and during removal, the armada 35 14 mm / 40 mm on 80 cm balloon dilatation catheter balloon got stuck inside a stent in the basilica vein and a piece of the balloon came off.There was a reported delay as a cut down procedure was needed to remove the separated piece of the balloon, however it was not clinically significant as there were no adverse patient effects.The device was prepped according to the instructions for use.No additional information was provided.
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