(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Evaluation summary: visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported shaft separation and kink were confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.The investigation determined the reported kink and separation appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat the right coronary artery.A 3.0 x 12 mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced over an unspecified prowater guide wire that was inside the anatomy.However, the proximal shaft became kinked when it advanced through an unspecified guiding catheter and separated outside the anatomy.The device did not meet any resistance with the guiding catheter or guide wire.The device was then withdrawn and replaced with another 3.0 x 12 mm nc trek bdc, which was used with the same guide wire, to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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