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It was reported a coda lp balloon catheter was used in an unknown patient for a endovascular aneurysm repair (evar).After placing another manufacturer¿s stent graft, the physician attempted to perform ballooning with a coda lp balloon catheter.As reported, ¿the device could not be inflated though the physician was using the device following the ifu¿.The user reports changing out the stopcock but was unsuccessful in inflating the balloon.Upon investigation of the hub, user noted a crack and leaking which leaked during flushing.The report further states the procedure was completed with another coda lp balloon catheter.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Additional information regarding the event and patient outcome has been requested but is currently unavailable.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation.According to the customer, the device will not be returned due to infectious disease.Therefore, a device failure analysis could not be performed.A photograph of the device was provided.A document based investigation was conducted including a review of the photo, complaint history, the device history record, instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and specifications.The complainant did not return the complaint device for investigation.However, the complainant provided an image of the manifold assembly of the complaint device.From the provided image, no biomatter is noted on the device.In the provided image, a red circle was drawn to indicate the failure occurred on the balloon lumen of the manifold assembly.The picture is a little blurry and there is no sign of an obvious crack on the balloon lumen.Therefore, the complaint cannot be confirmed based on the provided image.A review of the device history records found there were no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records revealed no additional complaints have been received on the complaint device lot.The device is supplied with the instructions for use (ifu) which provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: -the ¿distal¿ lumen extends the length of the catheter and is used for placement over wire guides.The ¿balloon¿ lumen is used to inflate and deflate the balloon.Intended use: the coda and coda lp balloon catheters are intended for temporary occlusion of large vessels, or to expand vascular prostheses.Instructions for use: -note: ¿balloon¿ lumen is for inflation and deflation of balloon.How supplied: supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Without the returned device and the blurry image provided, findings of this investigation revealed no evidence to suggest the device was manufactured out of specifications.The investigation conclusion for this complaint is cause not established.The appropriate internal personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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