| Catalog Number |
1012448-15 |
| 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 |
07/01/2019
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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 is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.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 heavily calcified left anterior descending artery that was 100% stenosed.A 2.75 x 15 mm nc trek balloon catheter was used and was inflated once.However, the balloon ruptured at 18 atmospheres.The device did not meet any resistance during advancement, and no other device issues were noted.Another 2.75 x 15 mm nc trek balloon catheter was used to successfully complete the procedure.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 of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.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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