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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The product was not returned to abbott vascular for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents reported from this lot.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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It was reported that the procedure was to treat an unspecified peripheral artery.A 2.5 x 80 mm armada 14 balloon catheter was used; however, the balloon ruptured at 6 atmospheres.Therefore, the device was replaced with another unspecified armada balloon catheter 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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