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Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported inflation issue was not confirmed.The outer member (shaft) was stretched at the location of the mid lap seal, possibly from inadvertent mishandling; however, it is unknown when these damages occurred.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported inflation issue.However, factors that may contribute to difficulty inflating may include, but are not limited to, damage to the inflation lumen, patient anatomical morphology and patient disease state.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of this device.
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