An internal review of intra-aortic balloon (iab) pump complaints has determined that the following adverse event reported on mdr 2249723-2016-00029 also involved the iab catheter in this event which was not previously reported on mdr.As a result, this case is being reopened and reported now.There was a reported death that was not attributed to the device: this is complaint is for the balloon only.The two pump cases are referenced.After changing the device, they had a air leakage alarm.They checked the right position with rx and tee then the iab with a syringe to be sure it did not have blood inside the iab.
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