The initial reporter was a getinge employee.Initial reporter name: (b)(6).The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded with blood on the exterior, interior, between the catheter, and the returned maquet sheath.A catheter tubing kink was observed at approximately 34.5cm from the iab tip.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal tubing, and extender tubing was performed, and a leak was detected on the membrane at approximately 1.3cm from the rear seal and measuring approximately 0.013cm in length.The evaluation confirms the presence of a kink as an as analyzed failure.However, we are unable to conclusively determine when this kink may have occurred.Therefore, the root cause for the kink is impossible to define.The failure mode is addressed in the risk file, and is operating within its risk profile.The ifu addresses the as analyzed failure.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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