Catalog Number IAB-S730C |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Date 03/01/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was in use, the doctor found blood leakage on the catheter, two weeks after the catheter was inserted into the patient.As a result, the iab was removed by the doctor and a new set was used and inserted in the opposite groin.There was a report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complication or serious injury and death.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was in use, the doctor found blood leakage on the catheter, two weeks after the catheter was inserted into the patient.As a result, the iab was removed by the doctor and a new set was used and inserted in the opposite groin.There was a report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complication or serious injury and death.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation therefore the reported complaint of iab leak suspected is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation therefore the reported complaint of iab leak suspected is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risks.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was in use, the doctor found blood leakage on the catheter, two weeks after the catheter was inserted into the patient.As a result, the iab was removed by the doctor and a new set was used and inserted in the opposite groin.There was a report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complication or serious injury and death.
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