MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC AUTOCAT 2; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Catalog Number IAP-0400

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).There is an investigation ongoing into this reported complaint.A supplement follow-up mdr report will be submitted with the investigation results upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported that the pump suddenly failed to start during used on a patient.The alarm system error 3 repeatedly occurred after the machine ran for a short time.As a result, the pump was replaced with another pump.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury, or death.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The reported complaint of system error 3 alarm is not able to be confirmed.The product was not returned for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.No further action required at this time.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the pump suddenly failed to start during used on a patient.The alarm system error 3 repeatedly occurred after the machine ran for a short time.As a result, the pump was replaced with another pump.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury, or death.

• Brand Name: AUTOCAT 2
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: marling heaton ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, MA 27560
• MDR Report Key: 14742616
• MDR Text Key: 295797305
• Report Number: 3010532612-2022-00226
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902051721
• UDI-Public: 00801902051721
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K060309
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IAP-0400
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1