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The service center received a report of a maj-1351 balloon-bf-uc, lot 95k, that burst and fragmented into at least two pieces internally, in a patient, during a diagnostic endobronchial ultrasound.The maj-1351 balloon was inspected prior to the procedure and was noted to be functioning normally.The balloon was inflated with sterile saline solution.The device was inflated to improve the ultrasound image, then deflated for removal of the scope from the et tube.The balloon was noted to be missing after removal of the scope from patient¿s et tube.It was reported that it appeared that the balloon seemed to burst, as the scope was being withdrawn through the et tube adaptor.A small piece of the balloon was discovered at the top of the et tube just inside the adaptor, no other pieces were evident.All airway passages were thoroughly examined with a bronchoscope after discovery and no other fragments were located.It was reported that the balloon fragment was retrieved by the physician using forceps.No bleeding was reported.It is unknown if the procedure was completed.It was reported there was no additional medical treatment, prolonged observation or hospitalization provided to the patient due to the reported event.There was no apparent adverse effect to the patient and he was discharged from outpatient area without apparent problem.It was reported the device is not available for return.
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