MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND PASSEO-18 5/60/130; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 357499

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/26/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The passeo-18 balloon catheter was selected for the treatment of a severe calcified lesion in the mid sfa.When inflating the balloon, the balloon could not hold pressure.The physician had the impression that there is a hole in the balloon.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned instrument was subjected to a technical analysis and the corresponding production documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for the reported event.The technical investigation of the returned device revealed a fine jet of water in the medial balloon part when applying a pressure.The microscopic analysis of the balloon surface showed a microscopic leakage and scratches on the balloon surface nearby the damage site.It seems likely that the damage of the balloon surface was caused by a hard, sharp-edged object pressing against the balloon from the outside.Review of the production documentation confirmed that the instrument was manufactured according to specifications and passed all in-process and final inspections.In addition to visual inspections each instrument is tested for air tightness by means of a helium leak test.We can therefore confirm that the instrument was delivered in a leak-proof condition.Based on the conducted investigations, no manufacturing or material related root cause could be determined.The root cause is most likely related to the patients anatomy.

• Brand Name: PASSEO-18 5/60/130
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND; ackerstrasse 6; buelach CH-81 80; CH CH-8180
• MDR Report Key: 9553177
• MDR Text Key: 173778777
• Report Number: 1028232-2020-00066
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640119559100
• UDI-Public: 07640119559100
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K072765
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2021
• Device Model Number: 357499
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Device Lot Number: 03185095
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/14/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1