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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Concomitant medical products: guide wire: sion; guide cath: launcher 6f jl4; stent: onyx 2.5 x 26.The incident information was reviewed; however, the product was not returned for analysis.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 similar incidents reported from this lot.Balloon material ruptures can be affected by numerous factors such as balloon damage during processing of the balloon material, materials, inflation technique, interactions with other devices, lesion calcification and tortuosity, a previously implanted stent or insufficient preparation prior to use.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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