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Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Inability to Auto-Fill (1044); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Thrombus (2101)
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Event Date 04/28/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The production device history record (dhr) for this iabp unit was reviewed and no non-conformances related to the reported event were noted.
A getinge therapy specialist has advised that the iabp was isolated and inspected for blood back, no blood was found in the system internals.
Also, no blood back alarms were recorded.
Operation of the blood back circuitry was verified by performing a blood back test.
No damage was found and the iabp is operational and located in clinical engineering department.
No further investigation is required.
Device not returned to manufacturer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during cs300 intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) therapy, intra-aortic balloon (iab) rupture occurred; the iab insertion was via axillary approach and fluoroscopy was used during insertion.
The iabp catheter ruptured and required removal.
The clot was another complication.
In addition, the iabp alarmed autofill failure and blood was observed in the helium tube set.
The indication for use of the iabp was bridge to heart transplant due to heart failure.
We were later advised that the patient developed a clot and required thrombectomy.
There was no reported malfunction of the iabp and the customer has not indicated if the patient's injury is attributed to the iabp.
Please refer to related mfg report number 2248146-2020-00252 on the involved intra-aortic balloon (iab).
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