Model Number 7005 |
Device Problems
Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Material Rupture (1546)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 09/12/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon pinhole occurred.The target lesion was located in the left anterior descending artery.A 3.0mm x 8mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was advanced to the distal end of the lesion by a guidezilla guide extension catheter.However, it was noted that the balloon could not be filled normally and the contrast agent was found to be leaking.The balloon was damaged and a visible pinhole was noted.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was stable.
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Event Description
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It was reported that balloon pinhole occurred.The target lesion was located in the left anterior descending artery.A 3.0mm x 8mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was advanced to the distal end of the lesion by a guidezilla guide extension catheter.However, it was noted that the balloon could not be filled normally and the contrast agent was found to be leaking.The balloon was damaged and a visible pinhole was noted.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was contrast and blood in the inflation lumen and balloon, and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.Microscopic inspection revealed tip damage.The device was prepped with an inflation device filled with water and connected to the inflation port to inflate the device.No leaks were detected.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis did not confirm the reported balloon ruptured.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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