(b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.The reported patient effect of perforation is listed in the armada 18 instructions for use (ifu) as a known patient effect.Based on the case information and related record review, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined and there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that during a procedure of the non-tortuous, non-calcified, de novo, mid tibial artery, while the armada 18 balloon was inflated, the patients leg moved vigorously and a vessel spasm occurred.Post ballooning a vessel rupture was noted.The armada balloon was re-inflated for 2 minutes as treatment with a good outcome.There was no reported adverse patient sequela or a clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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