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AB35W07200135 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
12/06/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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The physician attempted to use an evercross balloon to treat a severely calcified lesion with cto (chronic total occlusion-100%) in the mid- superficial femoral artery (sfa).The vessel presented moderate tortuosity.Ifu was followed and the device was prepped with no issues noted.It was reported that a pin hole balloon burst during inflation to 8 atm.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.The procedure was completed with another balloon.No injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: contrast and heparinised saline were used to inflate the balloon.No issues were noted when withdrawing the balloon from the patient.The procedure was completed by carrying out a planned stenting and then ballooning.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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