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As reported, following a cesarean delivery of twins, a 'bakri tamponade balloon catheter' was used for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (pph) with significant vaginal bleeding, secondary to uterine atony.The patient experienced an estimated blood loss of 500 ml.The balloon was placed into the patient and inflated with 500ml saline solution when leaking was noted through the vagina.Upon removal, the balloon was found to be leaking.The user replaced the device to complete the procedure and hemostasis was achieved.The patient lost 100ml of blood after the device failure.The total estimated blood loss was 600 ml.The patient did not require any blood transfusions.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Correction: d9-date returned to mfg, and h6-medical device problem code (annex a).Investigation ¿ evaluation.As reported, following a cesarean delivery of twins, a 'bakri tamponade balloon catheter' was used for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (pph) with significant vaginal bleeding, secondary to uterine atony.The patient experienced an estimated blood loss of 500 ml.The balloon was placed into the patient and inflated with 500ml saline solution when leaking was noted through the vagina.Upon removal, the balloon was found to be leaking.The user replaced the device to complete the procedure and hemostasis was achieved.The patient lost 100ml of blood after the device failure.The total estimated blood loss was 600 ml.The patient did not require any blood transfusions.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions (mi), and quality control (qc) procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the returned complaint device was also conducted.One device was returned for investigation without package or label.Visual inspection noted that the balloon material had a significant tear/cut.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no related non-conformances reported for this failure mode.A complaint history database search showed one other related complaint associated with the failure mode for the complaint device lot.Due to the individual nature of the manufacturing and inspection process for the devices in the lots, it is unlikely that these events are an indication of device issue within the entire lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling; the ifu supplied with the device states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: how supplied: "upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based upon the available information, inspection of the returned device, and results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the cause for the complaint could not be established.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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