Model Number 0684-00-0576-01 |
Device Problem
Defective Component (2292)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/23/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has been returned to the manufacturer, but is pending investigation.Once the investigation is completed a supplemental report with our findings will be submitted.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer noticed the that fiber optic cable was damaged.The customer does not know how or when the cable became damaged.The iab was removed and replaced with a new one.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer noticed the that fiber optic cable was damaged.The customer does not know how or when the cable became damaged.The iab was removed and replaced with a new one.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter.One kink was found on the catheter tubing near the y-fitting approximately 75.7cm from the iab tip.One kink was found on the inner lumen within the membrane approximately 20.1cm from the iab tip.No damaged was found on the sensor cable.A sensor output test was performed and the sensor was found to be within specification.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.The failure mode is addressed in the risk file and is operating within its risk profile.The ifu addresses the reported failure.There were no ncmrs identified which could cause or contribute to the reported failure.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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