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During an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [ercp], the physician used three cook fusion quattro extraction balloons.It was initially reported [that] balloons had [malfunctioned].There was no reportable information at that time.Upon investigation of returned device on 10feb2026, it was found that device #2 and #3 appeared to have pieces missing [subject of report].Although it was reported that a section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body, the location of the missing balloon pieces is unknown.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Continued d2a common device name: biliary catheter for stone removal that may also allow for irrigation and contrast injection.Investigation evaluation: the products said to be involved were returned in open pouches from the lot number provided in the report.The labels match the products returned.Device #1: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with the syringe still attached to the inflation port and the balloon was ruptured.The balloon was examined under magnification and all sections matched up with no portion of the balloon missing.No other anomalies were detected with the device.Device #2: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with the syringe still attached to the inflation port.There were indentations identified on the catheter at 188.6cm, 190cm, 194.6cm and from 197.5cm to 198cm.The balloon was ruptured and examined under magnification.Under magnification, a section was identified where the balloon material did not match up and a portion appears to be missing.The missing portion of the balloon was not returned with the device.Device #3: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with the syringe still attached to the inflation port.The balloon was ruptured and examined under magnification.Under magnification, a section was identified where the balloon material did not match up and a portion appears to be missing.The missing portion of the balloon was not returned with the device.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: our evaluation of the returned devices confirmed the report.A corrective action (capa) has been initiated to reduce occurrences of balloon ruptures.The product said to be involved is included in the scope of the corrective actions.A pinhole, split, or rupture in the balloon can occur if the balloon material has come into contact with a sharp object, such as a sharp stone or possibly a burr in the endoscope channel.A split or rupture in the balloon material can also occur if added pressure was applied during extraction.The instructions for use direct the user to "gently withdraw the inflated balloon toward the papilla." the instructions for use contain the following: ¿warning: do not exert excessive pressure on ampulla while extracting stones.If stone does not pass easily, reassess need for sphincterotomy.¿ prior to distribution, all fusion quattro extraction balloon are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: a corrective action (capa) has been initiated in an effort to reduce occurrences of this nature.This product was manufactured prior to implementation of this corrective action.A review of the complaint history was conducted.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends.
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