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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned 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.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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It was reported that this was a percutaneous intervention treating a right subclavian, 80% stenosed lesion within a dialysis circuit.During use, the armada balloon ruptured.A non-abbott device was used in replacement.There were no adverse patient effects and there was no clinically significant delay.There was no additional information available at this time.
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