It was reported that while in use, blood was barely seen in the gas line of a datascope manufactured intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).
The iabp type is unknown.
The iabp was then placed in stand-by mode 1.
5 hours prior to the intra-aortic balloon catheter (iabc) removal because the patient was heparinized.
When the cardiologist attempted removal of the iabc, it was found to be entrapped, so it was necessary to remove it surgically.
There was no reported malfunction of the iabp by the customer.
The intra-aortic balloon catheter has been submitted under a separate manufacturer¿s report, reference report 2248146-2020-00517.
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