Catalog Number 0684-00-0513 |
Device Problems
Calibration Problem (2890); Pressure Problem (3012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/29/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Event site postal code: (b)(6).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 after approximately one to two days of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the console displayed an unable to calibrate optical sensor message.The customer manually recalibrated, but the message continued.It was noted that the sensor pressure was higher than the autologous pressure.They then switched from the optical sensor to the arterial line input and continued therapy.The iab was removed after five days of therapy.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.The extender tubing was also retuned.A kink was found on the catheter tubing near the y-fitting approximately 76.2cm from iab tip.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, extracorporeal, extender and pressure tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.A lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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