MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC AC3 OPTIMUS IABP NA/EMEA; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Model Number IPN917285

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/08/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the pump was "double counting" the heart rate.Therapy was "stopped for maybe 5 minutes".There was no patient harm or injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).The reported complaint of "double counting of the hr" is not able to be confirmed.The product was not returned for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.No further action required at this time.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the pump was "double counting" the heart rate.Therapy was "stopped for maybe 5 minutes".There was no patient harm or injury.

• Brand Name: AC3 OPTIMUS IABP NA/EMEA
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17019866
• MDR Text Key: 316125297
• Report Number: 3010532612-2023-00297
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902172065
• UDI-Public: 10801902172065
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K162820
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IPN917285
• Device Catalogue Number: IAP-0700
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/30/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: N/A.; N/A.