MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND PASSEO-18 2.5/200/130; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 376297

Device Problem Inflation Problem (1310)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/08/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A passeo-18 balloon catheter was chosen for treatment.The balloon could not be inflated during procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned instrument was subjected to a technical analysis and the corresponding production documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for the reported event.The technical investigation of the returned device revealed a fine jet of water in the distal balloon part when applying a pressure.The microscopic analysis of the balloon surface showed a microscopic leakage and scratches on the balloon surface nearby the damage site.It seems likely that the damage of the balloon surface was caused by a hard, sharp edged object pressing against the balloon from the outside.Review of the production documentation confirmed that the instrument was manufactured according to specifications and passed all inprocess and final inspections.In addition to visual inspections each instrument is tested for air tightness by means of a helium leak test.We can therefore confirm that the instrument was delivered in a leak proof condition.Based on the conducted investigations, no manufacturing or material related root cause could be determined.The root cause is most likely related to the patients anatomy.

• Brand Name: PASSEO-18 2.5/200/130
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND; ackerstrasse 6; buelach CH-81 80; CH CH-8180
• MDR Report Key: 8824071
• MDR Text Key: 152117145
• Report Number: 1028232-2019-03110
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640130430044
• UDI-Public: 07640130430044
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K151744
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 376297
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Device Lot Number: 03197169
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/19/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 78 YR