| Catalog Number |
HBD-W-8-9-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.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: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.Damage in the catheter can occur if the device experiences excessive pressure during general handling.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wireguided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a visual examination 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 review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.Corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.
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Event or Problem Description
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In preparation for a dilation procedure, the physician chose a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.The device was damaged within the packaging as if it was cut.According to the complaint form received (b)(6) 2018: after unpacking the balloon, they realized that the catheter was cracked right above the silver marker.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The pre-loaded wire guide was included in the return.A functional test was not performed due to the condition of the returned device.A visual inspection of the catheter showed several cracks in the catheter at approximately 14 cm, 15.5 cm, 16.6 cm and 21.5 cm from the distal end.The wire guide did not show any kinks or bends.A product-specific discrepancy that could have caused or contributed to this observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis.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: a definitive cause for this observation could not be determined because the actual product handling conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.Damage in the catheter can occur if the device experiences excessive pressure during general handling.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wireguided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a visual examination 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 review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.Corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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