As reported, during treatment for a post-partum hemorrhage, a bakri tamponade balloon catheter was found leaking from a pinhole in the middle of the balloon.The device was replaced with another of the same type to complete the procedure.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported as a result of this occurrence.
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Event description: it was reported, during treatment for a post-partum hemorrhage, a bakri tamponade balloon catheter was tested prior to use and found leaking from a pinhole in the middle of the balloon.The procedure was successfully completed using another new device.The patient lost 600ml of blood prior to the use of the device.Following the use of the device, the patient lost 80ml of blood.No adverse effects were reported.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, specifications, the instructions for use, and quality control data.One bakri tamponade balloon catheter was returned for investigation.Inspection of the returned device noted: the catheter was returned in a prior to use condition.The stopcock was attached to the inflation line.A functional test was performed by inflating the balloon with tap water.A leak was confirmed in the balloon.Under magnification a small puncture is seen in the balloon material.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 were 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 the field.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was functionally inspected by quality control and no notable gaps in production or processing controls were noted.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to the reported event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.A review of production and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.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." the most probable cause of the puncture could not be determined from the available information.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and it was determined that no additional risk mitigating activity is required.We will continue to monitor 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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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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