Catalog Number 0684-00-0497 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/06/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Contact department: (b)(6).Event site postal code: (b)(6).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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It was reported that after 7 days of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, a gas leak in iab circuit alarm occurred and blood was found in the iab extracorporeal tubing.The iab was removed.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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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 returned sheath was over the catheter and partially covering the rear portion of the balloon.The sheath was not a maquet product.No blood was observed inside the iab catheter.The pressure tubing was also returned.A kink was observed on the catheter tubing and inner lumen approximately 75.9cm from iab tip.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and pressure tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The iab was placed on the cadiosave pump and pumped for two hours which represents one complete autofill cycle.The iab pumped normally and no alarm sounded from the pump.The reported problems 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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