It was reported, the 3-way stop cock does not tighten and "pops" off of the sphere inflation device.The device did not make patient contact.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.The device will not be returned to the manufacturer for investigation.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, quality control, and specifications of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, 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 records for the complaint lot indicated that the devices were manufactured under normal operating procedures.The device were sampled, inspected, and accepted per specification.There was one other reported complaint for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned 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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