It was reported, during treatment of post partum hemorrhage (pph) following an elective caesarean section using a bakri tamponade balloon catheter, the balloon was broken.Leaking was noted after the balloon was inflated.The operator removed the device and discovered it was broken.The patient blood loss amount was "large", but it is unclear what volume of blood loss occurred.Hemostasis was achieved by using another bakri device.No known adverse effects have been reported due to the alleged malfunction.Additional information has been requested.No other information is known at this time.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown or unavailable.Additional information: section c.Event description cook was informed of an incident involving a cook bakri postpartum balloon.As reported, following a cesarean delivery, the patient experienced postpartum hemorrhage, a bakri balloon was used to treat the bleeding.After placement and inflation, leakage was observed.The device was removed and observed to be broken.Hemostasis was successfully achieved with another bakri balloon.No adverse events were reported.Investigation - evaluation: a document-based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, quality control data, and the instructions for use (ifu).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.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.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.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.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 could not determine a definitive cause of this event from the available information.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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