Exemption number e2019001.The device was not returned for evaluation.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 similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a de novo lesion in the moderately tortuous, moderately calcified, 90% stenosed left circumflex coronary artery.A 2.25x8mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was to be used for pre-dilatation but felt resistance with the anatomy during advancement.The balloon ruptured at 8 atmospheres during the first inflation, and the bdc was removed without resistance.A 2x15mm trek bdc and a 2.25x20 non-abbott stent were used to successfully complete he procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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