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It was reported, the female patient was undergoing angioplasty of the occluded left subclavian vein using a advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter.Occlusion was approximately fifty percent.The lesion was crossed with a wire and the complaint balloon catheter was followed over wire.The balloon did not inflate.Upon close investigation, it was found that the inflation hub luer had a crack in the material.The complaint device was removed without the sheath and a new balloon was inserted and inflated.It was provided the physician did not apply excessive force to the complaint device.The next balloon passed the lesion and was inflated without difficulty.The patient anatomy was described as tortuous with angulation present but no calcification.The patient did not require additional procedures.There was no adverse effect.A portion of the complaint device did not remain in the patient's anatomy.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instruction, quality control, specifications, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned package confirmed that one pta5-35-80-6-8.0 was returned for investigation.Biomatter was noted on the balloon of the device.Upon further visual inspection, a crack in the balloon luer at the hub was confirmed.During the functional testing, an attempt was made to inflate the balloon, however the air seemed to leak out of the crack noted in the hub.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, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Through these reviews, cook has concluded that appropriate measures are in placed to address this failure mode prior to distribution.Moreover, an ifu is provided with this device, which states "upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be established.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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