Catalog Number 1012445-12 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Material Separation (1562); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 09/25/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a moderately calcified unspecified coronary artery.A 2.0 x 12 mm nc trek balloon catheter was used; however, it became "damaged/broken" during procedure.There were no adverse patient effects.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported separation was confirmed.The reported popping noise could not be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents/complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported separation appears to be related to operational context; however, a conclusive cause for the reported popping noise could not be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a moderately calcified unspecified coronary artery.A 2.0 x 12 mm nc trek balloon catheter was used; however, it became "damaged/broken" during procedure.There were no adverse patient effects.Subsequent to the initial report, additional information was added.The device made a popping sound during a kissing balloon technique and the shaft of the nc trek balloon catheter separated in the hemostatic valve.The components were simply withdrawn.No additional information was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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