It was reported that there was a balloon malfunction in the bard x-force nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter.Per follow up information received via ibc on 23may2022, it was reported that the catheter balloon failed to inflate fully.It was stated that the fault occurred during use, but no patient injury was reported and the procedure was completed by using another bard x-force nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter.
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It was reported that there was a balloon malfunction in the bard x-force nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter.Per follow up information received via ibc on 23may2022, it was reported that the catheter balloon failed to inflate fully.It was stated that the fault occurred during use, but no patient injury was reported and the procedure was completed by using another bard x-force nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter.
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The reported event is unconfirmed as the problem could not be reproduced.The balloon dilation catheter was returned opened with the original packaging.No visible anomalies were noted on the returned device.Functional testing was performed by introducing a guidewire through the wire hub, using the balloon hub the catheter was filled with distilled water using an inflation device.The balloon was inflated and then it was pressurized to 15, 20, 25 and then 30 atm without show of any leaks or irregularities.The device was used for treatment purposes.The dhr review is not required, as the reported event is unconfirmed.As the reported event is unconfirmed, a label/packaging review is not required.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.
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