Device was attempted first without successful obtainment of fiber optic signal.Only one balloon entered patient but continued issues with the fiber optic function of the pump.Helium loss alarm noted on iabp, blood in tubing, pump automatically shut off.Unsuccessful removal of iabp from femoral artery.Patient taken to cath lab to visualize under fluro.Unsuccessful attempt.Emergency surgery with cardiovascular surgeon for "repair of right femoral artery; intra-abdominal balloon pump impaction".Surgeon was unable to retrieve the internal portion of the balloon pump.The right groin was non-primarily closed with balloon pump cath.Patient required transfer to higher level of care.Reported to have lost limb (leg) due to malfunction of iapb and subsequent retained balloon tip.
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