Catalog Number 0684-00-0575 |
Device Problem
Aspiration Issue (2883)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/11/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient had returned to the ccl (cardiac catheterization laboratory) this morning with an intra-aortic balloon (iab) that had ¿relocated¿ in the aorta and the tip was too low.An alarm ¿optical sensor failure¿ was generated.The staff questioned whether the balloon had to be removed for the alarm and how to manage the alarm.Maquet emergency support coordinator (esc) explained that if it was possible to reposition the balloon successfully then they only needed to supply an arterial source to the pump and explained transducing the central lumen.The patient went to icu (intensive care unit) and it was reported that there was no arterial waveform.Troubleshooting by the esc revealed that the arterial lumen had been capped, it was not known when.Aspiration had to be performed and correct cable and transducer system was attached; icu staff assured the esc that the lumen was open.It was said that the cable was changed prior to contacting the esc, but there was still no waveform.The fiber optic cable was disconnected as directed.The esc explained that it was either the lumen, cable or transducer and asked the icu staff to replace the disposable; there was still no waveform after replacement.Esc instructed that they aspirate the fluid lumen which was plugged now.The icu staff called for radial line and put the pump into semiauto to eliminate the alarm for unable to update timing.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product was believed to be returned on 25-jan-2018.After sending for sanitization and upon return, it was determined that it was only an empty box.The product had not been returned.If provided we will send a supplemental report with our additional findings.Complaint # (b)(4), record # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient had returned to the ccl (cardiac catheterization laboratory) this morning with an intra-aortic balloon (iab) that had ¿relocated¿ in the aorta and the tip was too low.An alarm ¿optical sensor failure¿ was generated.The staff questioned whether the balloon had to be removed for the alarm and how to manage the alarm.Maquet emergency support coordinator (esc) explained that if it was possible to reposition the balloon successfully then they only needed to supply an arterial source to the pump and explained transducing the central lumen.The patient went to icu (intensive care unit) and it was reported that there was no arterial waveform.Troubleshooting by the esc revealed that the arterial lumen had been capped, it was not known when.Aspiration had to be performed and correct cable and transducer system was attached; icu staff assured the esc that the lumen was open.It was said that the cable was changed prior to contacting the esc, but there was still no waveform.The fiber optic cable was disconnected as directed.The esc explained that it was either the lumen, cable or transducer and asked the icu staff to replace the disposable; there was still no waveform after replacement.Esc instructed that they aspirate the fluid lumen which was plugged now.The icu staff called for radial line and put the pump into semiauto to eliminate the alarm for unable to update timing.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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