Catalog Number PCE020120130 |
Device Problem
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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Patient Problems
Rupture (2208); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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Event Date 07/04/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the physician intended to use a pacific plus pta balloon to treat a calcified, moderately tortuous calcified lesion in the proximal radial artery.There was no issue when the product was taken out of the package or tray.The device was prepped without issue.No embolic protection was used.The device was inflated with a syringe.The device did not pass through a previously deployed stent, no resistance was encountered nor excessive force used on advancing the device to the target lesion.When the device was inflated to 4atm at the lesion site, the balloon burst causing the vessel to rupture.The patient had to have surgery and ligation to stop the bleeding.There was no further treatment given.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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All device components were removed from the patient.The patient is reported to be doing good.The patient is to be rescheduled for additional treatment.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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