| Model Number |
714120 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported they were having issues with excessive leakage and when they removed the device, they found it to have a very lopsided balloon.They tried to massage the balloon to see if it would go to a normal shape but it does not seem to.The device was inserted on (b)(6) 2021 and removed on (b)(6) 2021.Additional information received on 24-nov-2021 stated that the leakage was at the stoma site (around the skin level device).Leakage was a combination of formula, gastric contents etc.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: investigation summary: the device history record (dhr) was reviewed, and no abnormal process conditions were present during the manufacturing of the product that could have led to the reported condition.The dhr review showed that all acceptance criteria inspections per established sampling levels were within acceptable limits during the production process.All associated lot documentation was carefully reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were found related to the reported complaint.No non-conformities nor deviations related to leak or issue in the balloon were reported for this lot.Sample analysis could not be performed because no photo or samples were available for evaluation.The complaint will be reopened if a sample is received later.The reported condition could not be confirmed.Based on the present information, the reported condition could not be confirmed as related to the manufacturing process.The root cause could not be determined.No action plan could be determined.The current process controls are executed in accordance with product specifications to meet quality acceptance criteria.The manufacturing site will continue to monitor the process, customer complaints and feedback notifications for any adverse trends that require immediate attention.In case of a repeated issues and/or recurrence, a new investigation for the specific events would be carried out for each case.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 sample evaluation.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed, and no abnormal process conditions were present during the manufacturing of the product that could have led to the reported condition.The dhr review showed that all acceptance criteria inspections per established sampling levels were within acceptable limits during the production process.All associated lot documentation was carefully reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were found related to the reported complaint.No non-conformities nor deviations related to leak or issue in the balloon were reported for this lot.One decontaminated nutriport balloon was received for evaluation.The visual inspection was performed according to procedure.In addition, a functional test was performed.A leak was observed in the balloon.The reported condition is confirmed.A supplier corrective action request (scar) was generated to the balloon supplier.Corrective and preventative action will be taken by the supplier through the scar.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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