(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 revealed no other similar incidents.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties appear to be related to case circumstances.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 the procedure was to treat a heavily tortuous, heavily calcified, common iliac de novo artery that was 90% stenosed.The 5.0x40mm armada 35 balloon dilation catheter (bdc) reached the lesion but met resistance with the anatomy.The balloon ruptured at first inflation at 8 atmospheres.An unspecified bdc was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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