Catalog Number 0684-00-0475 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/09/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complete initial reporter name - (b)(6).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.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the balloon could not be inserted because the guide wire was unable to thread through the inner lumen.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane partially unfolded and extracorporeal tubing attached.No sheath and extender tubing were returned.The original guidewire was not returned.No blood was observed on the returned product.A kink was observed on the catheter at approximately 75.9 cm from the iab tip.The technician attempted to insert a laboratory 0.018¿ guide wire through the inner lumen and was able to successfully insert the guide wire.No obstructions were felt.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.We are unable to determine when the kink occurred, however the kink found on the catheter did not restrict the guidewire from going through the inner lumen.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint record # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the balloon could not be inserted because the guide wire was unable to thread through the inner lumen.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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