| Catalog Number |
1012451-20 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/17/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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G9: exemption number e2019001-permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a calcified lesion in the left anterior descending artery.A 3.5x20mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was prepared per the instructions for use.The bdc was being used for pre-dilatation; however, the balloon ruptured during the first inflation.The procedure was successfully completed.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2019001-permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents/complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported balloon rupture appears to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.
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