Catalog Number IAB-06840-U |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/20/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that after a successful insertion of the iab, the next day, "a small amount of blood stains were found at the head end of the aortic balloon helium tubing, and the machine was operating normally with no alarms.By 10:30 the machine had a pressure alarm and more blood stains in the helium tube, consider the possibility of balloon rupture.The iabp device was removed".A 2nd iab was not inserted.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) other remarks: n/a corrected data: n/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The reported complaint for "blood stains in the helium tube" was not able to be confirmed as the product was not returned for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.No further action required at this time.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend on complaints of this nature.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after a successful insertion of the iab, the next day, "a small amount of blood stains were found at the head end of the aortic balloon helium tubing, and the machine was operating normally with no alarms.By 10:30 the machine had a pressure alarm and more blood stains in the helium tube, consider the possibility of balloon rupture.The iabp device was removed".A 2nd iab was not inserted.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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