Occupation: rn, mba, clinical value analyst.Additional reporter name: (b)(6) patient safety specialist, (b)(6).(b)(6) patient safety lead, (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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It was reported that after two to three days of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, blood was noted in the iab after the patient turned onto her left side when returned to supine position.The insertion was reported to be axillary, which is not the method described in the device instructions for use.The patient experienced immediate pain and paresthesia to left lower extremity.Vascular surgery was consulted and the patient went to the operating room for left axillary artery repair and hematoma removal.
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