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(b)(4).Evaluation summary:visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.A balloon rupture was not confirmed; however, a leak was noted.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no indication of a lot specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the leak.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 during a procedure of the heavily calcified, right posterior tibia artery, the 4x200 mm armada 14 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was used for pre-dilatation for one inflation at 8 atmosphere (atm), but ruptured.The device was removed without issue and another 4x200 mm armada 14 balloon was attempted to be inflated once at 8 atm, but also ruptured.The device was removed and a 4x120 mm armada 14 was successfully used in the procedure.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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