It was reported, prior to an unknown procedure using a bakri tamponade balloon catheter, the operator opened the device package and discovered the inflation valve missing.The estimated blood loss before placement was 600ml, and the estimated blood loss after was 80ml.The procedure was completed by using another new device.According to the initial reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.H6: ec method code desc 5: communication/interviews (4111).Investigation evaluation.It was reported on 20apr2020 of an incident involving a cook bakri postpartum balloon (j-sos-100500).As reported, the operator opened the pouch and found inflation valve to be missing.The procedure was completed by using another new device.No adverse effects were reported.A document-based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record (dhr), manufacturing instructions, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control data.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.However, a photograph of the device was provided.The photograph shows a bakri balloon with the female luer lock adaptor missing from the inflation valve.Evidence of adhesive in the inflation valve can not be determined.A review of the device history record (dhr) 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 related complaints from the lot 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: how supplied: "upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." cook has concluded a manufacturing event likely contributed to this incident.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical 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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