As reported, prior to use during treatment of a post-partum hemorrhage, a bakri tamponade balloon catheter leaked.A leakage in the lower middle of the balloon was discovered when the device was tested.The device did not make patient contact.The procedure was completed using another device.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported as a result of this occurrence.Additional information regarding patient outcome has been requested.
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Event summary: cook was informed of an incident involving a cook bakri postpartum balloon.As reported, the operator tested the balloon prior to use and found a leakage at the lower middle of the balloon.Hemostasis was successfully achieved using another new device.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, the instructions for use, and quality control data.One bakri tamponade balloon catheter was returned for investigation.A functional leak test was performed using water and a syringe.Visual exam of the returned device noted a leak in the balloon material.There were visible marks on the balloon material where the leak occurred.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: "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.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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H3: 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.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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