| Catalog Number |
K09A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/07/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Pre operative diagnosis for this procedure: primary osteoporosis type of fracture: compression fracture it was reported that intra-op, the balloon of the ibt (inflatable bone tamp) did not inflate evenly during inflation.The balloon only inflated in one direction.There was also a situation that the vertebral body was hard.The procedure was however completed with the same product.The product came in contact with the patient.No patient complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis: visual inspection did not reveal any damage to the shaft or the balloon of the ibt's.Functional inspection with a sample syringe confirmed the balloon of the ibt's was deformed once inflated.Unable to determine root cause of issue.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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