Model Number 0684-00-0576-01 |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Unraveled Material (1664)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/23/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the insertion of an intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer saw blood and noticed the iab was punctured due to the balloon membrane not being wrapped tightly.A new iab was inserted successfully.There was no patient injury or adverse event reported.
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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).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the insertion of an intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer saw blood and noticed the iab was punctured due to the balloon membrane not being wrapped tightly.A new iab was inserted successfully.There was no patient injury or adverse event reported.
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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 was also returned and attached to the extracorporeal tubing.The catheter tubing was observed to be flattened along its length.This may occur if a vacuum is held with the one-way valve for an extended period of time, causing the catheter tubing to lose its round shape.A catheter tubing kink was observed near the y-fitting at approximately 75.7cm from the iab tip.The one-way valve was vacuum tested and it held vacuum.An insertion test was unable to be performed due to the returned condition of the iab.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 problem due to the returned condition of the iab and unable to mimic the clinical settings.Additionally, the reported leak likely resulted from a condition known as ¿channeling¿.Arterial blood under pressure may run the length of the folds in the balloon membrane and drip or be expelled under arterial pressure from the balloon/catheter junction.This "channeling" is not a leak and will diminish as the iab catheter is inserted.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.The failure mode is addressed in the risk file and is operating within its risk profile.The ifu addresses the reported failure.The device meets all product specifications.There were no ncmrs identified which could cause or contribute to the reported failure.The investigation does not indicate that the device was inadvertently released as non-conforming or an adulterated product or was a counterfeit.The complaint history review did not identify an adverse trend (increase in number of complaints over past three (3) months).Based on the rational provided above, no escalation to the capa process is required.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the insertion of an intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer saw blood and noticed the iab was punctured due to the balloon membrane not being wrapped tightly.A new iab was inserted successfully.There was no patient injury or adverse event reported.
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