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It was reported, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter burst during an unspecified procedure accessing the femoral artery.The device was inflated to 10 atmospheres of pressure when it experienced a longitudinal rupture.The vessel did not contain any calcification; however, angulation was reported.After the rupture, another balloon device was used to complete the procedure, the patient is stable, and no adverse events have been reported.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 complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), 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 the lot was released meeting all finished goods release criteria.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 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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