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Device Problem
Inflation Problem (1310)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/08/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.E1:(b)(6) 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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Event Description
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As reported, a 'bakri tamponade balloon catheter' was used following a cesarean section delivery for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.Following delivery, the balloon was placed into the uterus with forceps.Balloon inflation was confirmed with a 'monitor'; however, the balloon was unable to fully inflate and saline solution was noted in the drainage bag.The device was removed and the procedure was completed using another new device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Additional information regarding event details, patient anatomy and outcome has been requested but is not available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown, or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation: as reported, a 'bakri tamponade balloon catheter' was used following a cesarean section delivery for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.Following delivery, the balloon was placed into the uterus with forceps.Balloon inflation was confirmed with a 'monitor'; however, the balloon was unable to fully inflate and saline solution was noted in the drainage bag.The device was removed and the procedure was completed using another new device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.No adverse effect were reported for the patient.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures, as well as a visual inspection and functional test of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was returned for evaluation.A function test was performed, and the balloon was observed to leak at the drainage tube during inflation.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.In response to this incident, cook completed a review of the product device master record (dmr).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.Cook also reviewed the device history record (dhr).The dhr for the reported lot records no relevant non-conformances related to the failure mode.A database search for complaints on the reported lot found no additional complaints reported from the field.Review of the device history record, complaint history, and quality control documents does not indicate that the device was manufactured out of specification and does not suggest items in the lot or similar devices in the field or in house are nonconforming.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, t_j-sosr_rev4 ¿bakri postpartum balloon,¿ 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." based on the information provided, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, a definitive cause of the event could not be determined.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the 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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Event Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional testing of the complaint device was performed on 02may2024.A function test was performed with color dyed water.A leak was present somewhere in the fill port tubing, allowing water into the drainage tube and then out the drainage holes.As colored water was injected into the device, it ran directly into the balloon and only started to leak into the tip of the drainage tubing once the balloon began to fill.Based on the additional inspection of the returned device and the results of the investigation, a definitive cause of the event could not be determined.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the 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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Event Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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