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It was reported that during a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) for a superficial femoral artery (sfa) lesion, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter ruptured longitudinally at an inflation pressure of eight (8) atmosphere (atm).It was noted that the patient's vessels were calcified; no angulation present.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 dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, drawing, 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 the presence of a 2.0 mm compression at a distance of 42.6 cm from the proximal end of the device.Kinks were noted at distances of 70.5 cm and 103.0 cm from the proximal end of the device.A pinhole is noted in the balloon at a distance of 8.0 cm from the distal end of catheter.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 showed 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, the examination of the returned product, 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.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.Investigation ¿ evaluation a review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, drawing, 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 the presence of a 2.0 mm compression at a distance of 42.6 cm from the proximal end of the device.Kinks were noted at distances of 70.5 cm and 103.0 cm from the proximal end of the device.A pinhole is noted in the balloon at a distance of 8.0 cm from the distal end of catheter.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 showed 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, the examination of the returned product, 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.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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