| Catalog Number |
NCEUP32520X |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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During a procedure an nc euphora rx ptca balloon catheter was used to treat the mid rca.It is reported that the balloon ruptured when inflated to dilate the mid rca.Upon extracting the balloon it was noted that part of the balloon remained in the rca.The balloon fragment was excluded by realigning the vessel with an overlapping stent.There is no further patient injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis summary: a kink was evident on the hypotube, tactile testing confirmed kink.The inner member, a section of the balloon and the distal tip were detached and did not return for analysis.The balloon appeared to have burst radially.There was approx.1.5mm of balloon material remaining on the device.The balloon material was jagged and uneven at the burst site.The inner member material appeared clean at the detachment site.There was no damage evident to the remainder of the device.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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