MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR NC TRAVELER RX; CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1013155-08

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/12/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The nc traveler is currently not commercially available in the u.S.; however, it is similar to a device sold in the u.S.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the mid right coronary artery that was moderately calcified, moderately tortuous and 90% stenosis.The nc traveler balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced against resistance to the lesion.The balloon ruptured during the second inflation at 14 atmospheres.There was no reported adverse patient effect or a clinically significant delay in the procedure.The bdc was replaced with a non-abbott bdc for dilatation and an unspecified drug-eluting stent was implanted to complete the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: NC TRAVELER RX
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 9532827
• MDR Text Key: 178164207
• Report Number: 2024168-2019-15092
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K103153
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/30/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013155-08
• Device Lot Number: 91010G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2019
• 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