FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

NC QUANTUM APEX¿

MDR report key: 2243454 · Received September 12, 2011

Report

Report Number
2134265-2011-03772
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 12, 2011
Date of Event
August 15, 2011
Report Date
August 15, 2011
Manufacturer
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE
Product Code
LOX
PMA / PMN Number
P860019
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE NC QUANTUM APEX MONORAIL (MR) DEVICE WAS RECEIVED WITH BLOOD AND CONTRAST IN THE DISTAL LUMEN AND BALLOON. A PINHOLE WAS LOCATED ON THE PROXIMAL EDGE OF THE DISTAL MARKERBAND. MAGNIFIED INSPECTION OF THE BALLOON MATERIAL PRESENTED NO INDICATION OF ANY MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING DEFICIENCIES THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PINHOLE. INSPECTION OF THE REMAINDER OF THE DEVICE REVEALED NO OTHER DAMAGE OR IRREGULARITIES. 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).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY/PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION PROCEDURE, A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS UNSPECIFIED VESSEL. THE 15MM X 2.00MM NC QUANTUM APEX BALLOON RUPTURED AT 18 ATMS. THE NUMBER OF INFLATIONS, AND TO WHAT ATMS, IS UNKNOWN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS GOOD.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY/PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION PROCEDURE, A BALLOON RUPTURE OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED LESION WAS LOCATED IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS UNSPECIFIED VESSEL. THE 15MM X 2.00MM NC QUANTUM APEX BALLOON RUPTURED AT 18 ATMS. THE NUMBER OF INFLATIONS, AND TO WHAT ATMS, IS UNKNOWN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS GOOD.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 NC QUANTUM APEX¿ CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS LOX BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE H7493912415200 14012579

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1