STERLING MONORAIL
Report
- Report Number
- 2134265-2008-02308
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 13, 2008
- Date of Event
- July 23, 2008
- Report Date
- July 23, 2008
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
- Product Code
- DQY
- PMA / PMN Number
- K053118
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
AS NO DEVICE WAS REC'D FOR ANALYSIS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM ANY INSPECTIONS ON THE DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURING RECORDS FOR THIS BATCH HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND NO ISSUES OR DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND. THIS RECORDS REVIEW CONFIRMS THAT THE DEVICE MET ALL MATERIAL, ASSEMBLY, AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MOST PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE IS CONSIDERED OPERATIONAL CONTEXT DUE TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE PT ANATOMY OR OTHER PROCEDURAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED DIFFICULTY.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS AND CALCIFIED LEFT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. A STERLING 4.0 X 60/135 BALLOON WAS INFLATED TO 7 ATMOSPHERES AND RUPTURED. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED INTACT. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THE PT STATUS IS LISTED AS GOOD WITH NO COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STERLING MONORAIL | DQY CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS | DQY | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | NA | 11725806 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 YR | STENT: SMART| INFLATION DEVICE: EVEREST| INTRODUCER SHEATH: ANSELL 6F| GW: TREASURE |