Catalog Number 0684-00-0575 |
Device Problems
Unraveled Material (1664); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/30/2020 |
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.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the balloon would not pass through the sheath and balloon was unwrapped.Another balloon was opened and utilized.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon(iab), the balloon would not pass through the sheath and balloon was unwrapped.Another balloon was opened and utilized.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 completely unfolded with traces of blood on the exterior of the catheter.The one-way valve and syringe were also returned still attached to the extracorporeal tubing.A catheter tubing kink was observed at approximately 67.3cm from the iab tip.At this same location, an optical fiber break was also observed.The one-way valve was vacuum tested and it held vacuum.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the returned condition of the iab.A 0.025¿ laboratory guidewire was inserted into the inner lumen and was found to be clear, no obstruction were felt.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The evaluation cannot confirm the reported problem due to the returned condition of the iab.We are unable to mimic the clinical settings.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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