Catalog Number 0684-00-0474 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/29/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that prior to intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the t-handle retainer was difficult to remove.The iab was inserted before they realized the retainer was still on the iab.When attempts to remove the retainer were then unsuccessful, the iab was replaced and therapy resumed.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Serial number - (b)(4) the product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter with the one-way valve attached.A penetration was observed along the catheter tubing from 33.0cm to 44.5 from the rear seal.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and a leak was confirmed along the catheter tubing.The penetration found in the catheter tubing appears to have been caused by a sharp instrument.A leak may impact the ability to maintain vacuum causing difficulty removing from the t-handle.The evaluation confirmed the reported problem.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.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that prior to intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the t-handle retainer was difficult to remove.The iab was inserted before they realized the retainer was still on the iab.When attempts to remove the retainer were then unsuccessful, the iab was replaced and therapy resumed.There was no reported patient injury.
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