The user facility reported that when they inflated the tr band airbag it would not hold pressure.They then tried to inflate it once again and a third time, but all attempts failed.A new tr band was opened and used to apply pressure to the patient.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.The procedure outcome was successful.Additional information was received on july 19, 2019.The blood loss was less than 250cc.
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This report is being submitted as follow up no.1 to update section h3, and to provide the completed investigation results.One used regular tr band assembly was returned for product evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that communication port which attaches the two balloons was ripped apart.Leak testing was attempted to be performed on the device.However, due to the communication port being open the balloons were not able to be inflated.Microscopic images were taken, no other anomalies were noted with other components.Based on the provided information and investigation results, there is no definitive evidence that this event was related to a device defect or malfunction.It is likely that the balloons were attempted to be separated prior to inflating which could have caused reported event.However, the exact cause of the reported event cannot be definitively determined based on the available information.
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