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The physician intended to use an in.Pact admiral paclitaxel-eluting pta balloon catheter during procedure for treatment of the distal right sfa and popliteal artery.The calcified lesion exhibited little tortuosity and severe calcification with chronic total occlusion 100%.Artery diameter was 6mm with a lesion length of 200mm.Long cto using popliteal approach was reported.A non medtronic sheath and 0.018 wire were also used during procedure.Embolic protection was not used.A non medtronic inflation device was used during procedure with contrast/saline mix.There was no damage noted to the packaging.There was no issue noted when removing the device from the hoop/tray.The device was prepped per ifu with no issues identified.It is reported that the device or component detached, cracked, or fractured upon removal through the sheath.The break/fracture occurred at catheter.Removal difficulties were reported.There was difficulty removing the balloon following balloon inflation.The device did not pass through a previously deployed stent.Resistance was not encountered when advancing the device.Excessive force was used during withdrawal.Procedure was completed using brachial approach; access was obtained prior to event.There were no patient symptoms or complications associated with this event.
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