FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STERLING BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

MDR report key: 2121007 · Received June 13, 2011

Report

Report Number
2134265-2011-02238
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
June 13, 2011
Date of Event
May 19, 2011
Report Date
May 19, 2011
Manufacturer
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE
Product Code
DQY
PMA / PMN Number
K053118
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

DEVICE EVALUATED BY MFR: THE BALLOON CATHETER WAS RETURNED IN A DEFLATED STATE. THERE WAS A PINHOLE 3 MM FROM THE PROXIMAL SIDE OF THE DISTAL MARKERBAND. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING DEFICIENCIES THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURING BATCH RECORD REVIEW CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE MET ALL MATERIAL, ASSEMBLY AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MOST PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE IS OPERATIONAL CONTEXT AS DEVICE PERFORMANCE WAS LIMITED DUE TO ANATOMICAL PROCEDURAL FACTORS. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS IILIAC. A STERLING MONORAIL 5.0 X 40/135 (4F) PERCUTANEOUS BALLOON DILATION CATHETER WAS INFLATED TO 15ATMS WHEN A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED ON THE INITIAL INFLATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS GOOD.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 99% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS IIILAC. A STERLING MONORAIL 5.0 X 40/135 (4F) PERCUTANEOUS BALLOON DILATION CATHETER WAS INFLATED TO 15ATMS WHEN A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED ON THE INITIAL INFLATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS GOOD.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 STERLING BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS DQY BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE H74939031504010 14194980

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 GUIDEWIRE: CRUISE| INTRODUCER SHEATH: GOOD MAN6F 11CM