Catalog Number 0684-00-0605 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Pressure Problem (3012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/22/2023 |
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 when initiating intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy the arterial pressure did not appear on the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).An attempt was made to remove the sensor connector and re-insert it into the iabp port.It was noted that the connector cover had been broken/opened and there appeared to be no trace of the adhesive agent at the fitting part of the connector cover.Therapy was continued by obtaining the arterial pressure via transducer.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Remove medical device ¿ problem code 3012.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.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The sensor connector was returned in two halves along with the sensor cable and no blood was visible on the components.The iab catheter was not returned.Both connectors halves were sent for ftir (fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) analysis material testing of adhesive along the seam of the connector halves and testing confirmed that adhesive was present on the connectors seam.See attached ftir report.The evaluation confirmed the reported broken sensor connector.We are unable to determine how this may have occurred.Per sop (b)(4) rev bg for the application of adhesive to the connector halves were followed.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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