Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.(b)(6).Device has been returned and preliminary evaluation has been performed, however, our investigation is ongoing and device evaluation summary will be included in our follow up report once our investigation has been completed.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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It was reported, during a sonohysterogram procedure using a cook silicone balloon hysterosalpingography injection catheter, the balloon would not deflate.One device was inserted into the cervix, and the balloon was inflated.The balloon would then not deflate and was stuck inside of the patient.The physician managed to remove the device.A second hysterosalpingography balloon catheter was used to complete the procedure.The patient was "fine" after the procedure.The procedure was lengthier than normal.No adverse effects have been reported due to the alleged malfunction.Additional details have been requested regarding the patient and event.At this time no additional information has been provided.
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Additional information: b5.Investigation evaluation: a visual inspection and functional testing of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and specifications.One device was returned for investigation.Visual examination confirmed catheter was in used condition.Catheter was received bowed with the first 2.5cm of the distal tip bent.The inflation line was bent at the base of the connecting cap/ inflation valve assembly.A functional test was performed by inflating the balloon with air using the 1ml syringe returned with the catheter.To deflate the balloon firm pressure had to be applied when attaching the syringe to the inflation valve to deflate the balloon.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: precautions "do not overinflate.Using excessive pressure to inflate the balloon on this device can cause the balloon to rupture." how supplied "upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." a review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.The complaint was confirmed based on evaluation of the returned device.A definitive cause of the complaint could not be determined from the available information.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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