| Catalog Number |
HBD-12-13.5-15 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.A functional test could not be performed due to the condition of the returned device.A visual examination of the catheter showed kinks approximately 67 cm, 135.3 cm and 155.8 cm from the distal end.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 use conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.Due to a variety of clinical conditions such as patient anatomy, endoscope position or progression of disease state, we could not reproduce the actual conditions of product usage during our laboratory analysis.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage balloons esophageal are subjected to a leak test 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: 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.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
During a dilation procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage balloon esophageal.[the] hercules balloon ruptured while in the patient during the procedure.He [the charge nurse] did not remember any details about the case other than the patient was not harmed, and the procedure was able to be completed with another balloon with no problem.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|