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Pma/510k # - k180291.Event description: as reported, during a hysterosalpingogram (hsg), using a cook silicone balloon hysterosalpingography injection catheter, the operator could not inject contrast or saline to inflate the balloon due to an observed leakage from the balloon.The device was tested (inflated/deflated) prior to use without difficulty.A new same type device was used to complete the procedure.The patient did not have any discomfort persisting after the examination.No section of the device remained inside the patient's body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.The complainant has not reported any adverse effects on the patient due to this occurrence.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 (dhr), the instructions for use (ifu), and quality control data.One cook silicone balloon hysterosalpingography injection catheter was returned for investigation in a an opened outer pouch in a used condition.There was a severe kink in catheter approximately 27.5 cm from distal tip.A function test determined, water could not be flushed through the connecting cap lumen.The balloon material had been ruptured.A.038¿ wire guide was unable to be passed through.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Because there were 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 the field.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was functionally inspected by quality control and no notable gaps in production or processing controls were noted.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to the reported event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.A review of production and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: "upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based on the available information, a definitive cause of the incident could be determined.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and it was determined that no additional risk mitigating activity is required.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.
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As reported, during a hysterosalpingogram (hsg), using a cook silicone balloon hysterosalpingography injection catheter, the operator could not inject contrast or saline to inflate the balloon due to an observed leakage from the balloon.The device was tested (inflated/deflated) prior to use without difficulty.A new same type device was used to complete the procedure.The patient did not have any discomfort persisting after the examination.No section of the device remained inside the patient's body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.The complainant has not reported any adverse effects on the patient due to this occurrence.The device was returned and evaluated 04feb2021, at which time it was observed the balloon material had ruptured.
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