Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Material Rupture (1546)
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Patient Problem
Hypovolemic Shock (1917)
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Event Date 03/14/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Event is still under investigation at this time.
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Event Description
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Initial information provided to the manufacturer on (b)(6) 2016 stated that an embolization procedure was being performed on the (b)(6) year old female patient.During use/after a c-section, the (b)(4) tamponade balloon catheter burst after introduction to the vaginal area.The device broke during filling of water.Additional information/clarification was provided on april 14, 2016 stating: the patient displayed hemorrhagic shock.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), quality control and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.The visual inspection of the returned device reported the device suffered a rupture / balloon burst.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not manufactured to specifications.Based on the information provided, examination of the returned device and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The appropriate internal personnel have been notified.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.
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Event Description
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Initial information provided to the manufacturer on 14march2016 stated that an embolization procedure was being performed on the (b)(6) female patient.During use/after a c-section, the bakri tamponade balloon catheter burst after introduction to the vaginal area.The device broke during filling of water.Additional information/clarification was provided on 14 april 2016 stating: the patient displayed hemorrhagic shock.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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