MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION CHARGER; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	24681
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	05/10/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified iliac vein.A 12.0 x 60, 75 cm charger balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 10 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr.: a visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.A visual examination identified no tears in the balloon material.The device was attached to an encore inflation unit and during the first attempt to inflate the balloon a pinhole leak was confirmed at the proximal edge of the proximal transition zone in the balloon.The rated burst pressure for this device is 12 atmospheres.A visual and microscopic examination observed no issues with the tip of the device which could potentially have contributed to the complaint incident.A visual and tactile examination found no kinks or damage along the shaft of the device.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified iliac vein.A 12.0 x60, 75cm charger balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during first inflation at 10 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was stable.

• Brand Name: CHARGER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 8681348
• Report Number: 2134265-2019-06609
• Device Sequence Number: 3030919
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729803874
• UDI-Public: 08714729803874
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112697
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 24681
• Device Catalogue Number: 24681
• Device Lot Number: 0023280965
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/18/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Weight: 63