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It was reported, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter burst circumferentially.During an unspecified below-the-knee procedure, the physician inflated the complaint device to nominal pressure using a contrast /saline mixture.There was no angulation of the unspecified vessel; however, heavy calcification was present.The complaint device reportedly ruptured immediately after inflation.The procedure was successfully completed using another cook balloon without any adverse effects to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, trends, and a visual inspection and functional evaluation of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The device was inspected, and biomatter was noted on the device.An initial attempt to inflate the device failed.As a result, the device was stored in decontamination liquid for two days.Upon removal, the balloon was able to inflate.During a visual inspection of the device, a pinhole leak was detected and photographed in the area of the proximal marker band.No additional non-conformities of the device were noted.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 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, 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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