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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.The device was not returned for analysis.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 of the reported lot revealed no other complaints.Based on the information provided, the balloon rupture appears to be due to case circumstances.It is likely that the rupture occurred due to interaction with shunt graft.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat an arteriovenous shunt graft.The 8x20 mm armada 35 percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) catheter was air aspirated outside the anatomy prior to use.The catheter was inflated twice to 15 atmospheres (atm) and ruptured.Another, same size, armada 35 was used to complete the procedure.There were no reported adverse patient effects and there was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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