MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYMMETRY; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	23295
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	02/04/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous vessel in the forearm.A 4.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed from the patient without any issue.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous vessel in the forearm.A 4.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed from the patient without any issue.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr.: device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the device was subjected to positive pressure.The returned device was attached to a boston scientific encore inflation unit and positive pressure was applied, the balloon was inflated to its rate of burst pressure for 30 seconds without issue.A vacuum was then applied.The inflation device was verified, before and after use.This inflation to rate of burst pressure was repeated three times with no leaks or drop in pressure noted.No issues were identified with balloon inflation or the balloon material.No issues were noted with the tip section of the device.A visual and microscopic examination found no issue with the markerbands.A visual and tactile examination found that the shaft was free from damage.No issues were noted which may have potentially contributed to the complaint incident.No issues were identified during the product analysis.

• Brand Name: SYMMETRY
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 9734325
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-01851
• Device Sequence Number: 2401159
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729181859
• UDI-Public: 08714729181859
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143193
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/06/2022
• Device Model Number: 23295
• Device Catalogue Number: 23295
• Device Lot Number: 0023917437
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: INTRODUCER SHEATH: MOSQUITO SHEATH; INTRODUCER SHEATH: MOSQUITO SHEATH