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As reported, during an unspecified procedure, the hub of an advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter cracked as the surgeon attempted to prepare the device with contrast, using another manufacturer¿s inflation device.The device made patient contact; however, the balloon catheter was removed from the patient and another cook balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.The case had a good outcome, and there was no harm to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures or experience any adverse effects due to this event.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.H3: device evaluation anticipated but not yet begun.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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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Summary of event: as reported, during an unspecified procedure, the hub of an advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter cracked as the surgeon attempted to prepare the device with contrast, using another manufacturer¿s inflation device.The device made patient contact; however, the balloon catheter was removed from the patient, and another cook balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.The case had a good outcome, and there was no harm to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures or experience any adverse effects due to this event.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.Although the customer originally indicated that the device was available for return, the complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record and complaint history found no discrepancies or additional complaints on the final or sub-assembly lots.The product ifu states ¿upon removal from the package, inspect the catheter to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured to specification.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that a component failure contributed to this event.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified, and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.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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