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MalfunctionFTJ

TRI-EX

Received Nov 16, 2015 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2015

Report 5224968 · MDR key 5224968

Device

Generic name

Single Use 3-lumen Balloon Catheter And Balloon

Manufacturer

Cook Medical

Model number

8.5MM

Catalog number

G22530

Lot number

W3603285

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

78 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S REPORT, "THE EXTRACTION BALLOON IS SUPPOSED TO BLOW UP A WHOLE 360 DEGREES. IT WOULD NOT BLOWN UP CORRECTLY." INSTEAD OF BLOWING UP LIKE A SPHERE, IT BLEW UP INTO A KIDNEY SHAPE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT, NO COMPLICATIONS.