MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 30CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Model Number	IPN039778
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "after 3 minutes of use, the machine frequently alarmed for helium loss.The issue could not be resolved by adjusting the equipment and the catheter.As a result, the catheter was replaced, and the problem was solved".Additional information states that the secondary catheter was inserted at the same insertion site.The patient condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).N/a.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed, and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "after 3 minutes of use, the machine frequently alarmed for helium loss.The issue could not be resolved by adjusting the equipment and the catheter.As a result, the catheter was replaced, and the problem was solved".Additional information states that the secondary catheter was inserted at the same insertion site.The patient condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 30CC
• Common Device Name: 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: bryanna connelly ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 15732582
• Report Number: 3010532612-2022-00464
• Device Sequence Number: 18027991
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902145618
• UDI-Public: 10801902145618
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K000729
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2022

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Model Number: IPN039778
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-06830-U
• Device Lot Number: 18F22F0045
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: N/A.; N/A.
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG