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It was reported that during fistula treatment of a lesion located in the patient's arm, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter balloon ruptured upon the third inflation at 15 atmosphere (atm).Another balloon catheter was utilized to successfully complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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, drawings, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, quality control, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One used advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was returned with biomatter present.The balloon was torn circumferentially.A document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.The manufacturing documents in place at the time of manufacture were reviewed and it was found that the balloon is 100% inspected for defects and each device is supplied with a compliance verification card for balloon burst testing.Each device comes with ifu which outline intended use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that could contribute to this failure mode.A complaint history search revealed that there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause cannot be determined at this time, however appropriate measures have been initiated to address this failure mode.A quality engineering risk assessment was performed, and the appropriate personnel have been notified.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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