It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre pulmonary dilatation balloon was used in the trachea during a direct larynoscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During insertion, the physician inflated the balloon to test it before insertion into the scope, but the balloon burst at 4 atm.The customer stated that no pieces of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with a different model device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Note: the instructions for use (ifu) indicate that this balloon should not be pre-inflated prior to use in the procedure.However, the customer reported that the balloon was pre-inflated outside of the patient.
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