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As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.Expiry date: 01/2021.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.
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It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the sfa, using a contralateral approach, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured after the second inflation.It was further reported that there was difficulty retracting the balloon through the sheath.The balloon and sheath were removed together as one unit.The procedure was completed with another balloon.There was no reported patient injury.
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