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It was reported that during treatment of the patient's superficial femoral artery (sfa) lesion, the advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter was advanced to the patient's lesion and ruptured when it was attempted be inflated at 8 atmosphere (atm).Access to the lesion was gained from brachial artery.Another device was used 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, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control data was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examination could be performed.However, a document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Numerous design verification and validation activities have been performed to ensure that this device meets design requirement, each balloon is 100% inspected and verified prior to release.A review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that would contribute to this failure mode.It should also 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.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Appropriate personnel have been notified and monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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