|
Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The reported difficulty advancing the device could not be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.It should be noted the peripheral dilatation catheters (pdc), viatrac 14 plus, global, information for use (ifu), states: the viatrac 14 plus peripheral dilatation catheter is intended: to dilate stenosis in the peripheral arteries (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal, renal arteries).For the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.In this case, it is unknown if the reported ifu violation caused or contributed to the reported complaint.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 incidents/complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported complaints appear to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
|