Catalog Number 0684-00-0474 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/27/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) removal that the iab was stuck in the blue t handle retainers and would not come out.A new iab was used to continue therapy.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) removal that the iab was stuck in the blue t handle retainers and would not come out.A new iab was used to continue therapy.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 slightly folded and no visible blood on the catheter.The t-handle was not returned for evaluation.A retainer removal was unable to be performed due to the returned conditioner of the catheter.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.We are unable to confirm the reported difficulty to remove the iab from packaging because of the returned condition of the catheter.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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) removal that the iab was stuck in the blue t handle retainers and would not come out.A new iab was used to continue therapy.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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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.Reference complaint # (b)(4); record id (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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