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It was reported that during a peripheral angioplasty, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was inserted into the patient and a 10 cubic centimeter (cc) syringe was connected to the balloon port.When the physician pulled negative on the syringe to clear the air out of the balloon, blood came back instead of air.As a result, it was determined that a hole was present in the balloon.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence. according to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and specifications of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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