MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS CASHEL SABER RX6MM25CM155; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number 51006025L

Device Problem Burst Container or Vessel (1074)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/31/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As reported, a 6mm x 25cm 155cm saber rapid exchange (rx) percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon catheter ruptured at four atmospheres (atm).There was no reported patient injury.The target lesion was the superficial femoral artery.The device was replaced with another saber pta balloon catheter.The device was not returned for analysis as the device was discarded due to the patient¿s infectious disease.A product history record (phr) review of lot 17620008 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.The reported ¿balloon burst-at/below rbp¿ could not be confirmed as the device was not returned for analysis.The exact cause could not be determined.Vessel characteristics, although unknown, may have contributed to the reported event.However, without the return of the device for analysis it is difficult to draw a clinical conclusion between the device and the event reported.According to the warnings in the safety information in the instructions for use ¿prior to angioplasty, the catheter should be examined to verify functionality and integrity, and ensure that its size and shape are suitable for the specific procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is suspected or evident.To reduce the potential for vessel damage or the risk of dislodgement of particles it is very important that the inflated diameter of the balloon should approximate the diameter of the vessel just proximal and distal to the lesion.The balloon dimensions are printed on the product label.The compliance table incorporated with the product shows how balloon diameter increases as pressure increases.Do not exceed the rated burst pressure recommended on the label.The rated burst pressure is based on the results of in vitro testing.At least 99.9% of the balloons (with a 95% confidence) will not burst at or below their rated burst pressure.Use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over-pressurization.Pressure in excess of the rated burst pressure can cause balloon rupture and potential inability to withdraw the catheter through the introducer sheath.Balloon rupture can cause vessel damage and the need for additional intervention.Use only the recommended balloon inflation medium (a 50/50 mixture by volume of contrast medium and normal saline).Never use air or any gaseous medium.If resistance is felt upon removal, then the balloon, guidewire and the sheath should be removed together as a unit, particularly if balloon rupture or leakage is known or suspected.Proper functioning of the catheter depends on its integrity.Care should be used when handling the catheter.Damage may result from kinking, stretching, or forceful wiping of the catheter.Forceful handling can result in catheter separation and the subsequent need to use a snare or other medical interventional techniques to retrieve the pieces.Always verify integrity of the catheter after removal.¿ neither the phr nor the information available suggests a design or manufacturing related cause for the reported event.Therefore, no corrective or preventive action will be taken at this time.

Event Description

As reported, a 6 mm x 25 cm 155¿ saber rx percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) balloon catheter (bc) ruptured at 4 atmospheres (atm).Therefore, it was replaced with another saber pta balloon catheter.There was no reported patient injury.The lesion was the superficial femoral artery.The device will not be returned for analysis as it was discarded due to infectious disease.

• Brand Name: SABER RX6MM25CM155
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, co. tipperary; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, co. tipperary; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; 14201 nw 60th ave; miami lakes, FL 33014 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 9365855
• MDR Text Key: 198972241
• Report Number: 9616099-2019-03369
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
• Device Model Number: 51006025L
• Device Catalogue Number: 51006025L
• Device Lot Number: 17620008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2019
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1