It was reported, during function test prior to an unknown procedure using a bakri tamponade balloon catheter, the stopcock had a defect during water inflation.It was noted that "the blue cock floated from housing." another device was used instead.No adverse effects to the patient were reported to have occurred due to this occurrence.It was reported that the user facility will not provide any additional patient or event information.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.H6: ec methods code desc.- 5: communication/interviews (4111).Investigation ¿ evaluation: a visual inspection and functional testing of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use, and quality control data.One device was returned for investigation.Visual examination confirmed the catheter was returned in used condition.Catheter received with the stopcock attached to the inflation line.Stopcock was not completely tightened down to create a secured connection between fittings.No loose or damaged parts observed on the stopcock.No visible damage observed to the catheter fitting.A functional test was performed on the device by flushing tap water through the stopcock and inflation line to inflating the balloon.No leaks were noted between in or around the stopcock and fitting, no leaks or damage on the balloon.Stopcock was completely tightened to the inflation line and water flushed through the line, again no leakage.In the closed position water would not flow through the stopcock, again no leakage.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records showed one other complaint associated with the complaint device lot, but it was found that the failure mode of that complaint was unrelated to this current complaint.The instructions for use (ifu) warns the maximum inflation is 500ml.Do not overinflate the balloon.Balloon should be inflated with sterile liquid.Balloon should never be inflated with air, carbon dioxide or any gas.The ifu also precautions to avoid excessive force when inserting the balloon into the uterus.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.The complaint was not confirmed, as the device functions as intended.Cook has concluded that there was no problem with the complaint device.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.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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