| Catalog Number |
HBD-W-10-11-12 |
| 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 |
02/01/2019
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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: 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.The device did not appear to have been used.During a visual examination, a crack was observed approximately 14.5 cm from the distal end.The pre-loaded wire guide was included in the return.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 prior to use testing conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.Damage to 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: 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 procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.When they opened the product, the catheter was broken.This occurred prior to patient contact; there was no impact to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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