(b)(4).Investigation results: a visual and microscopic examination of the returned complaint device found that the balloon ruptured, which confirms the reported event of balloon leaked.No damage was found on the catheter of the device.Based on the available information, it is possible that interaction with any surface during the procedure could create friction on the balloon, causing the problem of ruptured during the procedure.Therefore, the most probable root cause is adverse event related to procedure.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A labeling review was performed and from the information available, this device was used per the instructions for use (ifu)/product label.
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hurricane rx dilatation balloon was used in the common bile duct (cbd) during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, it was noted that when the balloon swells, water leaks out.The procedure was completed with another hurricane rx dilation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.This event has been deemed reportable based on the investigation results of balloon burst.
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