| Model Number |
G51799 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/20/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Occupation: non-healthcare professional.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.A photo was provided and reviewed.An evaluation of the photo provided to aid the investigation confirmed the report.A leak was observed on the proximal end of the balloon material in the cone portion of the balloon.Without return of the complaint device a complete evaluation could not be performed.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.We could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.A hole in the balloon material can occur if the balloon material comes into contact with a sharp object or a burr in the endoscope channel.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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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During an esophageal dilation procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.When filling the balloon with water, it was found to be punctured, making it impossible to completely fill and perform the procedure with this material.The procedure was completed with another dilation balloon.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.
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