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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 04-dec-2018.It was reported that balloon leak occurred.A 12.0 x 60, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, following dilatation, no image was shown.The device was withdrawn and it was found the balloon was leaking.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.The device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.Blood was identified within the balloon and inflation lumen which is evidence of a device leak.The returned device was attached to an encore inflation unit.Positive pressure was applied when liquid was observed to be leaking from a balloon pinhole located approximately 14mm proximal of the proximal markerband.An examination of the balloon material and proximal markerband identified no issues which could potentially have contributed to this complaint.The rated burst pressure for this device is 14 atmospheres.A visual and microscopic examination observed no issues with the tip of the device which could potentially have contributed to the complaint incident.A visual and tactile examination found no kinks or damage along the shaft of the device.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.
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