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The sample was discarded at the user facility; therefore, an evaluation is unable to be performed.A lot history review revealed this is the only complaint associated with material rupture for this lot.The product identifiers were obtained; therefore, a device history record (dhr) was reviewed for this device.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.The actual sample was not received for evaluation.The dhr found nothing to indicate a manufacturing related cause for this event.It was noted the target lesion region was predilated and the pathway to the treatment location was not tortuous.Allegedly, the lutonix dcb ruptured during or immediately after inflation.The hcp reportedly described the material rupture as a pinhole.The lutonix dcb was promptly and safely removed from the patient.Based on the information obtained related to the event and the investigation, a definite root cause cannot be determined.It is unknown if procedural issues contributed to the reported event.If additional information becomes available, a supplement report will be submitted with all relevant information.The information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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