MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. REDIGUARD IAB: 9FR 50CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Model Number	IPN000261
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the staff advanced the sheath, it began to "fold up on itself." the staff removed that sheath and placed a 9 fr sheath.When they tried to advance the balloon through the 9 fr sheath, it would not advance due to the balloon "bunching up." as a result, a second iab was used successfully.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury, or death.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).Teleflex received the device for investigation.The reported complaint that the sheath "began to fold up on itself" is not able to be confirmed.The product was not returned for investigation.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.The specific serial number/lot number was not reported, but a device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot numbers shipped to this account with no relevant findings.All devices passed manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risk.This will be monitored for any developing trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the staff advanced the sheath, it began to "fold up on itself." the staff removed that sheath and placed a 9 fr sheath.When they tried to advance the balloon through the 9 fr sheath, it would not advance due to the balloon "bunching up." as a result, a second iab was used successfully.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury, or death.

• Brand Name: REDIGUARD IAB: 9FR 50CC
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: kaylia pen ; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford, MA 01824
• MDR Report Key: 12705815
• Report Number: 3010532612-2021-00320
• Device Sequence Number: 4027489
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902010803
• UDI-Public: 00801902010803
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K010330
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/27/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IPN000261
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-R950-U
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown