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It was reported that during a venous angioplasty, the advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter was inflated (unspecified pressure) and the balloon sheared off inside of the patient's anatomy while advancing the sheath over it.The event occurred while moving across a venous occlusion in the iliac vein.The balloon piece was able to be successfully retrieved using a snare.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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A review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that it had separated into two sections.A white powdery substance, believed to be dried contrast, was present within the balloon.Both marker bands were present.The proximal bond was separated.The distal bond was smooth and intact.Additionally, 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 indicated that the lot met all finished goods release criteria.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, the root cause was related to the handling of the device.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.H3 other text : blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.A review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that it had separated into two sections.A white powdery substance, believed to be dried contrast, was present within the balloon.Both marker bands were present.The proximal bond was separated.The distal bond was smooth and intact.Additionally, 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 indicated that the lot met all finished goods release criteria.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, the root cause was related to the handling of the device.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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