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It was reported during endovascular treatment (evt) of a severely calcified below the knee (bk) lesion, the advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter was advanced from the femoral artery and ruptured at an inflation pressure of 16 atmosphere (atm).Another manufacturer's contrast (5:5 contrast to saline ratio) was used during the procedure.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 device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, 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 shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there was one other reported complaint 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.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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