Catalog Number 0684-00-0514 |
Device Problems
Inflation Problem (1310); Unraveled Material (1664)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/08/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).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).Device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the iab was removed because fluoroscopy showed the iab was not inflating properly.Upon inspection, the membrane at the tip of the iab was not unfurled.A new iab was used to resume therapy.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.Complaint record id # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and traces of blood found on the exterior and between the catheter and the sheath.The returned sheath was over the catheter and covering half of the balloon.The returned sheath was not a maquet product.The extender tubing was also returned.The inner lumen was found occluded with dried blood.The occlusion was unable to be cleared.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The iab was placed on the cs300 pump and the iab fully inflated.No alarm sounded from the pump.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.A lot history record review and trend evaluation was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Analysis of production (3331/213) - the device history records review concluded that there were no ncmrs, rework, or deviations documented for the reported lot/serial number.Based on the review results, it was determined that there is no relation between the manufacturing process and the reported failure.Historical data analysis (4109/213) - the review of the historical data was performed.Trend analysis (4110/213) - the overall complaint trend data for the period may-19 to apr-21 was reviewed.Communication/interviews: (4111/213) communication/interviews were performed to obtain all possible information.Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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