The existing balloon pump had been inserted on (b)(6) 2020.The machine was alarming on arrival to icu, the perfusionist did some troubleshooting with the machine.We contacted the surgeon, an x-ray was obtained.On arrival to the operating room, there was blood in the balloon pump catheter per the perfusionist and the surgeon was again notified of the new development.A new balloon pump catheter was obtained and was inserted in sterile fashion due to the failure of the existing pump.Failed catheter was passed off and given to operating room/ cvor coordinator, then it went to risk management.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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