Model Number ATG80166 |
Device Problems
Material Frayed (1262); Material Rupture (1546)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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This report summarizes one malfunction event.A review of the events indicated that model atg80166 atlas gold pta balloon dilatation catheter allegedly ruptured then frayed.The event did involve the patient but there was no impact or consequence to the patient.The patient was a (b)(6) year-old female weighing (b)(6) lbs.The atg80166 atlas gold pta balloon dilatation catheter was returned to the manufacturer and is undergoing evaluation.The results are not available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.The device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection found frayed fibers on the barrel of the balloon.The device was inflated and a rupture was noted on the balloon.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for frayed fibers and for a rupture.The definitive root cause for the identified issues could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown whether patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the event.The device is labeled for single use.
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Event Description
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This report summarizes one malfunction event.A review of the events indicated that model atg80166 atlas gold pta balloon dilatation catheter allegedly ruptured then frayed.The event did involve the patient but there was no impact or consequence to the patient.The patient was a 54-year-old female weighing 202 lbs.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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