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It was reported that during an unspecified vascular procedure, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter ruptured longitudinally after inflation to 10 atmospheres (atm).During the procedure, access was gained from the left common femoral artery (cfa) contralaterally using another manufacturer's guiding sheath.The 0.035 inch wire guide was advanced through the calcified, stenosed target lesion located in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).Next, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was advanced to the target lesion where it ruptured upon inflation.Another manufacturer's balloon device was finally used to complete the procedure.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.
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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, 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 pinhole, which occurred at a distance of 4.9 cm from the distal end of the catheter.A document based investigation evaluation was also 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.
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