MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC REDIGUARD IAB: 7FR 30CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number IAB-S730C

Device Problem Entrapment of Device (1212)

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

Event Date 10/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that "the balloon cannot enter the aorta through the sheath".As a result, the iab was removed and a 2nd iab was inserted at the same insertion site.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Event Description

It was reported that "the balloon cannot enter the aorta through the sheath".As a result, the iab was removed and a 2nd iab was inserted at the same insertion site.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).The reported complaint that the "balloon cannot enter the aorta through the sheath" is not able to be confirmed.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.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.

• Brand Name: REDIGUARD IAB: 7FR 30CC
• 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: mariah mackinnon ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 18237516
• MDR Text Key: 329372006
• Report Number: 3010532612-2023-00689
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902002686
• UDI-Public: 00801902002686
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K981660
• 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: 11/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-S730C
• Device Lot Number: 18F22G0050
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/22/2022
• 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 Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female