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 difficulty appears 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 traveler device is currently not commercially available in the us; however, it is similar to a device sold in the us.
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It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a heavily calcified, mildly tortuous proximal left anterior descending artery.During pre-dilatation, the 3.0x15mm rx traveler balloon slipped.The device was replaced with a new balloon to successfully continue 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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