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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.H3 - device evaluated by mfg.? device has been returned, and preliminary evaluation has been performed.However, our investigation is ongoing, and device evaluation summary will be included in our follow up report once our investigation has been completed.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 or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission 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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Cook was notified that during preoperative preparation; the balloon was test inflated and was found to inflate symmetrically and leak.The procedure was completed by using another device.The device was returned on (b)(6) 2025 and a pinhole was found in the seam of the balloon.The balloon was inflated with 2 cc of air, but would not stay inflated.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
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Correction: h6 - annex a.Investigation ¿ evaluation.Cook was notified that during preoperative preparation; the balloon was test inflated and was found to inflate symmetrically and leak.The procedure was completed by using another device.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control procedures, manufacturing instructions (mi), and instructions for use (ifu), as well as a visual inspection and functional test, of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One prior to use device was returned to cook for evaluation.A functional test of the device confirmed leakage.Upon visual inspection, a pin hole near the seam was noted.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.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 dhrs for the reported complaint device lot and the related subassembly lots did not reveal any quality control discrepancies.A complaint history search did not identify any other events associated with the reported device lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming products exist either in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The ifu supplied with the device states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: warnings: the enclosed blocker balloon is a high-volume, low-pressure design, excessive manipulation over a prolonged period may cause balloon rupture or deflation.How supplied: ¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the available information, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to the event.It is possible the damage occurred during device handling before the procedure however this cannot be confirmed.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 or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission 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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