|
It was reported that during a right iliac intervention, a 8 millimeter (mm) diameter by 140 mm length zilver flex stent was placed and post dilatation was being performed with the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter.The balloon catheter ruptured during the third inflation at a pressure of 6 atmosphere (atm).The ruptured device was removed and another advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was used to successfully complete the procedure.It was noted that the patient's vessels were calcified.No additional intervention was required.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
|
|
Investigation: evaluation.A review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device noted the presence of a pinhole leak from the distal end of the catheter.No rupture was observed in the balloon.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.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.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.
|