Catalog Number 0684-00-0604 |
Device Problems
Optical Problem (3001); Pressure Problem (3012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/28/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that once the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted and the optical sensor was connected, the console generated a fiber optic sensor failure.Re-connecting the fiber optic did not improve the issue and the arterial pressure line could not be used.The iab was replaced with a new one to successfully continue therapy.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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).Device not returned.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.The extender tubing was also returned.A kink was found on the catheter tubing approximately 58.2cm from the iab tip.Additionally two kinks were found on the catheter tubing and inner lumen approximately 26.4cm and 73.2cm from the iab tip.The optical fiber was also found to be broken at the kinked location of 73.2cm.The optical fiber was found to be broken, confirming the reported problems.We are unable to determine when this may have occurred.A non-conforming material report review 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 dec-2019 to nov-2021 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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