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It was reported that during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the moderate to severely calcified left proximal superficial/ostium arteries, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter ruptured as it was inflated to the rated burse pressure (rbp) of twelve atmospheres (atm).The complaint device was inserted by the traditional up and over fashion and a 50/50 mixture of visipaque contrast to saline was used.There was no angulation of the vasculature and the complaint device ruptured longitudinally.The complaint device was removed without leaving any portion in the patient's anatomy.A second advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter used to complete the post dilatation procedure.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 complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use, quality control, and specifications 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 were no other reported complaints 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.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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