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It was reported, a patient of unknown gender or age was undergoing an angiogram procedure using a advance micro ¿ 14 ultra low-profile pta balloon catheter of a lesion in the right anterior tibial.The balloon burst at nominal pressure.A cook pedal access "2.9fr" sheath and an inflation device were also in use.There was no vessel calcification.Although requested, the following is not known: it is not known if the vessel was torturous or angled; it is unknown how many times the balloon was inflated or how long each inflation was.; it is not known what type of contrast was used; it is not known how the balloon was removed or if it was removed with the sheath.; it is not known if the balloon ruptured circumferentially or longitudinally.The balloon was not inflated inside a stent prior to rupture.A new device was opened and used to complete the procedure.According to the initial reporter, a portion of the balloon did not remain in the patient's anatomy.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence or experience any adverse effects.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation.Reviews of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, drawing, instruction for use (ifu), quality control, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that the balloon had been used as it was covered with biomatter.During the functional testing of the device a pinhole leak in the balloon material was noted.There was no other damage noted during the device inspection.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, a review of the quality control procedures was conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Moreover, an ifu is provided with this device.Within this, the intended use of the device is outlined as being designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) of lesions in peripheral arteries including internal pudendal, iliac, renal, popliteal, femoral, iliofemoral, anterior tibial posterior tibial, peroneal, pedal, radial, brachial, and ulnar as well as obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.The ifu also includes steps if balloon pressure is lost and/or a balloon rupture occurs.After removing the device from its packaging, it is to be inspected to ensure no damage occurred after being packaged.Based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this investigation could not be determined.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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