| Model Number |
1013465-150 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A visual and functional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported irregular appearance of the refold was confirmed.Additionally, a leak in the sidearm was observed.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 of the reported lot revealed no other complaints.The investigation determined that the leak noted during functional testing of the returned unit appears to be related to a potential product quality issue.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Abbott vascular will continue to trend the performance of these devices.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the armada 18 was successfully inflated at 8 atmospheres in the posterior tibial artery and another distal artery without incident.The armada 18 was removed from the patient and the case continued.The physician was intending to use the armada 18 a third time in the patient when she noticed that the balloon did not appear to have re-wrapped correctly.It was decided to use an armada 35 to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.Analysis of the returned device identified a leak.
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