MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ULTRAFLEX IAB: 8FR 50CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number IAB-06850-U

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 11/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that blood was noted in the helium tubing.As a result, the iab was removed.The iab was removed without incident or difficulty at the bedside.The patient remained stable to the physician chose to not reinsert a 2nd iab.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Event Description

It was reported that blood was noted in the helium tubing.As a result, the iab was removed.The iab was removed without incident or difficulty at the bedside.The patient remained stable to the physician chose to not reinsert a 2nd iab.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The reported complaint for "blood noted in helium drive line" 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 was undetermined.No further action required at this time.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.

• Brand Name: ULTRAFLEX IAB: 8FR 50CC
• 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: 18221602
• MDR Text Key: 329369188
• Report Number: 3010532612-2023-00662
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902144192
• UDI-Public: 10801902144192
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 11/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-06850-U
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male