Device was evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick balloon catheter.The outer shaft, inner shaft, balloon and tip were visually and microscopically examined.Visual examination revealed multiple kinks along the hypotube.The hypotube is separated 73.1cm from the hub.Microscopic examination revealed no additional damages.The balloon is still tightly folded and there is blood present in the guidewire lumen.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 31jan2020.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the left anterior descending artery.A 4.0mm x 15mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation; however, during procedure, the balloon delivery shaft was kinked.The device was still intact when it was removed from the patient, and was also still intact when packed for return to bsc.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications nor injuries were reported.However, returned device analysis revealed a hypotube separation.
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