Model Number 0684-00-0470-01 |
Device Problems
Filling Problem (1233); Restricted Flow rate (1248); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/09/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned to the manufacturer so we are unable to complete an evaluation.If provided we will send a supplemental report with our additional findings.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the console generated a catheter restriction alarm and auto-fill failures occurred.The customer repositioned the iab but the issue continued.A long period of auto-fill failure occurred followed by over 30 minutes with the console in stand-by mode as the customer inflated the iab manually.The iab was then removed.The insertion of the iab was reported to be axillary, which is not the method described in the device instructions for use.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the console generated a catheter restriction alarm and auto-fill failures occurred.The customer repositioned the iab but the issue continued.A long period of auto-fill failure occurred followed by over 30 minutes with the console in stand-by mode as the customer inflated the iab manually.The iab was then removed.The insertion of the iab was reported to be axillary, which is not the method described in the device instructions for use.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned to the manufacturer so we are unable to complete an evaluation.If provided we will send a supplemental report with our additional findings.The failure modes are addressed in the risk file and is operating within its risk profile.The ifu addresses the reported failures.There were no ncmrs identified which could cause or contribute to the reported failures.The investigation does not indicate that the device was inadvertently released as non-conforming or an adulterated product or was a counterfeit.The complaint history review did not identify an adverse trend (increase in number of complaints over past three (3) months).Based on the rational provided above, no escalation to the capa process is required.Reference complaint #: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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