| Catalog Number |
A2030-040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/19/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2019001.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 to treat a mildly calcified lesion in the left anterior tibial artery.The armada 14 percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) catheter was advanced without issue and could not hold pressure.A leak was noted at the hub.The catheter was deflated and removed without issue and a new, non-abbott balloon was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and there was 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.Visual and dimensional inspection was performed.The reported leak 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 of the reported lot revealed no incidents.The investigation determined that the reported leak appears to be related to a product quality issue.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Abbott vascular will continue to trend the performance of these devices.
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