MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 40CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Model Number IPN039788

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).N/a.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.

Event Description

It was reported that "the surgeon, implanted the balloon through a sheath and was unable to fully implant it into the ideal position.However, by moving the balloon back and forth, it was still unable to be implanted into the ideal position.Withdraw the balloon, connect the one-way valve, retract the exhaust, and insert it again, but it cannot be fully inserted.Immediately withdraw the balloon and discover that it has been folded.Replace it with a new catheter and insert it normally." the 2nd catheter was inserted at the same insertion stie.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The reported complaint of iab insertion difficulty was unable to be confirmed based on the returned sample.The customer returned a 40cc 8.0fr rediguard intra-aortic balloon catheter (iabc) without the original packaging for investigation.The sample was returned in a cardboard box and was in a packaging pouch (inp-1, inp-2).The lot number (18f23b0018) reported on the complaint report does not match the lot number (18f23a0040) for the returned sample.Additional information obtained indicated the returned sample was the correct iabc for this complaint.Upon return, the device was in two separate sections (inp-4).The total length of the first section (section 1) was approximately 40.4cm and included the iabc bladder membrane, distal tip, central lumen, and outer lumen (inp-4).Kinks to the central lumen were noted at approximately 9cm and 12cm from the iabc distal tip.The bladder was fully unwrapped (inp-6).The central lumen and outer lumen (section 1) were noted broken; the damage to the central lumen and outer lumen appears consistent with being cut (inp-8).The total length of the second section was approximately 44.5cm and included the iabc bifurcate, short driveline tubing and one-way valve, cath-guard/cuff, central lumen, and outer lumen (inp-4).The one-way valve was tethered to the short driveline tubing (inp-5).The central lumen and outer lumen (section 2) were noted broken; the damage to the central lumen and outer lumen appears consistent with being cut (inp-7).Dried blood was noted on the exterior surfaces of the returned iabc.A small amount of dried blood was noted within the iabc bladder.No sheath was returned with the iabc.The bladder thickness was measured at six points with measurements ranging from 0.0068in-0.0076in and was within specification of process document.The one-way valve was tested and passed.A vacuum was pulled on the one-way valve, and it held for at least 1 minute and then 30 seconds five separate times in accordance with quality system document.The catheter's central lumen, for section 2, was aspirated and flushed using a 60cc lab-inventory syringe.Some blood was noted.Due to the returned state of the device, functional leak testing was unable to be performed.Upon further inspection, a puncture on the iabc bladder, consistent with contact from a sharp object, was noted at approximately 6.3cm from the iabc distal tip (anp-1, anp-2).No other leak sites were noted.A lab inventory 0.025in guidewire was back loaded through the iabc distal tip (section 1).The guidewire met resistance and could not advance at approximately 0.3cm from the iabc distal tip due to a blocked central lumen.Some blood was noted on the guidewire.The central lumen was likely blocked by dried blood.The guidewire was front loaded through the iabc luer (section 2).The guidewire exited the central lumen at the location of the previously noted damaged/cut central lumen.No blood or debris was noted.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Due to the combined damages and returned state of the device, it could not be confidently determined whether any of the damage occurred prior to or during insertion.The root cause of the complaint was undetermined.No further action required at this time.This will be monitored for any developing trends.

Event Description

It was reported that "the surgeon, implanted the balloon through a sheath and was unable to fully implant it into the ideal position.However, by moving the balloon back and forth, it was still unable to be implanted into the ideal position.Withdraw the balloon, connect the one-way valve, retract the exhaust, and insert it again, but it cannot be fully inserted.Immediately withdraw the balloon and discover that it has been folded.Replace it with a new catheter and insert it normally." the 2nd catheter was inserted at the same insertion stie.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 40CC
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17317179
• MDR Text Key: 318976470
• Report Number: 3010532612-2023-00384
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902145731
• UDI-Public: 10801902145731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K000729
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IPN039788
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-S840C
• Device Lot Number: 18F23A0040
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1