ULTRA-THIN¿ DIAMOND¿
Report
- Report Number
- 2134265-2013-01484
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 19, 2013
- Date of Event
- February 18, 2013
- Report Date
- February 18, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - GALWAY
- Product Code
- LIT
- PMA / PMN Number
- K960501
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
DEVICE EVALUATED BY MANUFACTURER: THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS INFLATED TO 15ATMS AND A VACUUM PULLED. THE BALLOON DEFLATED WITHIN SPECIFICATION. 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).
AGE AT TIME OF EVENT: 18 YEARS OR OLDER. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY TREATMENT PROCEDURE THE BALLOON WAS SLOW TO DEFLATE. THE 90% STENOSED LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN THE MILDLY CALCIFIED AND MODERATELY TORTUOUS LEFT UPPER ARM. THE PHYSICIAN FELT THE DEFLATION SPEED WAS SLOW ON THE ULTRATHIN DIAMOND DT/6-4/5/40 BALLOON CATHETER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS STABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY TREATMENT PROCEDURE THE BALLOON WAS SLOW TO DEFLATE. THE 90% STENOSED LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SHUNT IN THE MILDLY CALCIFIED AND MODERATELY TORTUOUS LEFT UPPER ARM. THE PHYSICIAN FELT THE DEFLATION SPEED WAS SLOW ON THE ULTRATHIN DIAMOND DT/6-4/5/40 BALLOON CATHETER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS STABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113791 | ULTRA-THIN¿ DIAMOND¿ | CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL | LIT | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - GALWAY | M001164620 | 0015700044 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUIDE WIRE: 035KYOUSHA| INFLATION DEVICE: EVEREST |