Catalog Number 0684-00-0605 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Flush (1251)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/27/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complete event site city: (b)(6).Event site postal code: (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).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the customer tried to flush but the central lumen was clotted.The customer had connected a three-way stopcock and a six-inch pressure-resistant tube to the inner lumen, but it would not flush.When the customer flushed again, both suction and flushing were possible.The console was able to pump so therapy was continued.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 pressure tubing and syringe were returned.The iab catheter was not returned for evaluation.A visual evaluation of the sample showed that the male luer was occluded with adhesive.An attempt was made to prime the sample and flow could not be established.This issue has been determined to be a supplier manufacturing issue and a scar was initiated to investigate the reported failure.The evaluation confirms the reported problem.A lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Reference complaint # (b)(4).
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