It was reported that during visual inspection prior to use, the advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was observed to be perforated by the physician.The device did not come into contact with the patient.Another advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter was utilized to successfully complete the procedure.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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H6 method code: simulated use testing (3345).Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection and functional evaluation of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the presence of a pinhole in the balloon portion of the device.The pinhole was discovered following the inflation of the balloon in a testing environment.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.H3 other text : blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.H6 method code: simulated use testing (3345).Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection and functional evaluation of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the presence of a pinhole in the balloon portion of the device.The pinhole was discovered following the inflation of the balloon in a testing environment.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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