Catalog Number 0684-00-0605 |
Device Problems
Air Leak (1008); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Rupture (1546)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/22/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an intra-aortic balloon (iab) insertion in a patient a blood leakage was found in the gas tube.The iab was removed and therapy was discontinued.It was noted that the balloon rupture occurred and blood leakage was found in the device.It is unknown if the pump alarm sounded.No patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the interior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.The returned sheath was over the catheter.One kink was found on the catheter tubing and inner lumen approximately 76.5cm from the iab tip.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and one leak was detected on the membrane approximately 1.0cm from the rear seal measuring 0.03cm in length.The evaluation confirms the reported leak, blood in tubing problem.The reported blood in tubing problem was most likely triggered by a leak which was found on the membrane.Under magnification, a whitish patch was observed around the leak.This whitish patch is the typical appearance of an abrasion mark which is caused by calcified plaque in the aorta.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No non-conformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an intra-aortic balloon (iab) insertion in a patient a blood leakage was found in the gas tube.The iab was removed and therapy was discontinued.It was noted that the balloon rupture occurred and blood leakage was found in the device.It is unknown if the pump alarm sounded.No patient injury was reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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