COOK INC COOK SILICONE BALLOON HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY INJECTION CATHETER; MPR STENT, BLADDER, FETAL
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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Bent (1059)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/18/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that a patient underwent a procedure to manage decompression.The two attending physicians decided to use the harrison fetal bladder stent set for a fetal chest (lung for pleural effusion) procedure which is contraindicated and against instructions for use.The sales rep, was unable to advise them nor was able to comment on the failure of the device in this capacity and stressed this was not indicated for that use.The procedure was unsuccessful, the product positioner was bent during surgery and the patient has to return the following week for another operation.There were no unintended sections of the device that remained inside of the patients¿ body, nor did the patient experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.No further information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of complain history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned for investigation.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.Review of production and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.Based on the provided information, no conclusion can be drawn hence the root cause is unknown.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the instruction for use (ifu), quality control and specification of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned for investigation.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.Review of the ifu and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current controls that may have contributed to this incident.Review of device history and complaint history could not be conducted since the lot number was not provided.The harrison fetal bladder stent set (hfbs) is designed and intended for use in a fetal bladder organ with the condition indicated.However, the customer used the product in a fetal chest (lung for pleural effusion) which is contraindicated and against the ifu.Based on the provided information the root cause is product use or handling related because the surgeon did not follow instructions for use of the device.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.
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