| Model Number |
G51799 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
05/27/2019
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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: 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: the additional information provided indicated that an izasa scientific microport d inflation device was used to inflate the balloon.The microport d inflation device has a 30 cc syringe which is incompatible with the dilation balloon and should not be used to inflate it.The instructions for use advise the user "attach the balloon to a 60 ml (cc) inflation device with gauge to monitor balloon pressure." use of the device with an incompatible inflation device is the most likely cause for the reported observation.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage balloons esophageal 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.Additional comments regarding this report: based on the information provided that the device was inflated with an incompatible inflation device and was inflated prior to use, a cook representative has been directed to contact the medical facility involved in an effort to promote further education and understanding related to appropriate usage of this product.
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Event or Problem Description
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Prior to a procedure, the physician chose a cook hercules 3 stage wire guided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.They decided to test one (1) balloon without a patient [prior to use].They opened the balloon and inflated it outside of the patient and endoscope.They described a thin jet of liquid leaving the balloon; they think the balloon was perforated.This occurred prior to patient contact; there was no impact to the patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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This correction follow up report is being sent to cancel the initial report submitted related to this event.Please reference the section h10 additional manufacturer narrative for this justification.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An emdr report was initially sent on 21-jun-2019, based on the following information.Prior to a procedure, the physician chose a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.They decided to test one (1) balloon without a patient [prior to use].They opened the balloon and inflated it outside of the patient and endoscope.They described a thin jet of liquid leaving the balloon; they think the balloon was perforated.The device investigation on 07/23/2019 determined that there was no leak in the balloon.Therefore, this event no longer meets the reporting criteria of an fda mdr report.
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