Event summary: it was reported that a cook bakri postpartum balloon with rapid instillation components contributed to a ruptured uterus.Additional information regarding event details, patient anatomy and outcome has been requested but is not available at this time.Investigation - evaluation: reviews of the instructions for use and quality control procedures of the device were conducted during the investigation.No device was returned for investigation.As no lot information was provided, reviews of the device history record and complaint history could not be conducted.There is no evidence of nonconforming devices from the complaint lot 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.The device is provided with instructions for use which provide the following information relevant to the reported event: warnings: "this device intended as a temporary means of establishing hemostasis in cases indicating conservative management of postpartum uterine bleeding."the bakri postpartum balloon is indicated for use in the event of primary postpartum hemorrhage within 24 hours of delivery." "the maximum inflation is 500 ml.Do not overinflate the balloon.Overinflation of the balloon may result in the balloon being displaced into the vagina." "patients in whom this device is being used should be closely monitored for signs of worsening bleeding and/or disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic).In such cases, emergency intervention per hospital protocol should be followed." precautions: "this product is intended for use by physicians trained and experienced in obstetrics and gynecological techniques." "avoid excessive force when inserting the balloon into the uterus." instructions for use: "important: prior to transvaginal or transabdominal placement of the bakri postpartum balloon, the uterus should be free of all placental fragments, and the patient should be evaluated to ensure that there are no lacerations or trauma to the genital tract and that the source of the bleeding is not arterial." "transvaginal placement" "1.Determine uterine volume by direct examination or ultrasound examination." "transabdominal placement, post-cesarean section" "1.Determine uterine volume by direct examination." based on the available information, cook has concluded that the cause of this event cannot be traced to the device but to the procedure.Cook will continue monitoring of similar complaints and has notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.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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