The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the interior and exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was also returned.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and a leak was observed at the iab tip.The root cause of the reported failure iab - alarm, check iab catheter & leak, blood in tubing¿ was identified as damage at the device¿s tip.This damage occurred after shipment of the device.The dhr was reviewed and the iab was deemed acceptable and met quality standard prior to leaving the facility.Furthermore, each iab undergoes two leak tests before being released.The root cause of damage to the device¿s tip cannot be determined as it occurred after shipment of the device and was out of getinge¿s control.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 #1004976.
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