Catalog Number 0684-00-0575 |
Device Problems
Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance (2578)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/08/2018 |
Event Type
Death
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Complaint # (b)(4), record # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted through an 8fr sheath with resistance being felt prior to iab being fully inserted.The iab was unable to advance.The iab was removed and a new iab inserted with no difficulty.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: customer reported patient death on (b)(6) 2018.Changed from: product problem to: product problem and adverse event.Death and date added.Changed from: it was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted through an 8fr sheath with resistance being felt prior to iab being fully inserted.The iab was unable to advance.The iab was removed and a new iab inserted with no difficulty.There was no reported injury to the patient.To: it was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted through an 8fr sheath with resistance being felt prior to iab being fully inserted.The iab was unable to advance.The iab was removed and a new iab inserted with no difficulty.The patient was experiencing acute myocardial infarction (ami) and patient was transferred to a higher level of care via ambulatory services while receiving iab therapy.The patient needed a stent as well as cpr(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and acls(advanced cardiac life support) medications.Patient was dnr (do-not-resuscitate).The patient expired, but the death is not attributed to the device.This submission is for the 1st iab used.Changed from malfunction to: adverse event.(b)(4).Device evaluation: the product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter with the one-way valve attached.The sheath was not returned for evaluation.Two kinks were found on the catheter tubing approximately 70.1 cm and 75.9 cm from the iab tip.The one-way valve was vacuum tested and it held vacuum.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the membrane being unfurled.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.A leak may impact the ability to maintain vacuum.We are unable to confirm the reported difficulty during insertion because of the returned condition of the catheter and we are unable to mimic the clinical setting.An evaluation of the product was unable to duplicate the reported problem.The product performed according to specification.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 an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted through an 8fr sheath with resistance being felt prior to iab being fully inserted.The iab was unable to advance.The iab was removed and a new iab inserted with no difficulty.The patient was experiencing acute myocardial infarction (ami) and patient was transferred to a higher level of care via ambulatory services while receiving iab therapy.The patient needed a stent as well as cpr(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and acls(advanced cardiac life support) medications.Patient was dnr (do-not-resuscitate).The patient expired, but the death is not attributed to the device.This submission is for the 1st iab used.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).Complaint # (b)(4), record # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted through an 8fr sheath with resistance being felt prior to iab being fully inserted.The iab was unable to advance.The iab was removed and a new iab inserted with no difficulty.The patient was experiencing acute myocardial infarction (ami) and patient was transferred to a higher level of care via ambulatory services while receiving iab therapy.The patient needed a stent as well as cpr(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and acls(advanced cardiac life support) medications.Patient was dnr (do-not-resuscitate).The patient expired, but the death is not attributed to the device.This submission is for the 1st iab used.
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