Model Number IPN000252 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Rupture (1546)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/09/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that blood and condensation was noted in the gas drive tubing of the intra-aortic balloon (iab).The iab has been in for 4 days.As a result, the clinical support specialist (css) recommend removing the iab.There is no report of patient injury or consequence.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).No parts were returned to teleflex chelmsford for investigation.The reported complaint of iab blood in helium pathway is confirmed.Based on the customer pictures provided with the complaint report, blood is confirmed in the helium pathway.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.The specific serial number/lot number was not reported, but a device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot numbers shipped to this account with no relevant findings.All devices passed manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revived risk.This will be monitored for any developing trends.
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Event Description
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It was reported that blood and condensation was noted in the gas drive tubing of the intra-aortic balloon (iab).The iab has been in for 4 days.As a result, the clinical support specialist (css) recommend removing the iab.There is no report of patient injury or consequence.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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