| Model Number |
0684-00-0470-01C |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Calibration Problem (2890)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complete event site name - (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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that after approximately one day of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy the console generated an unable to calibrate optical sensor alarm.The customer adjusted the iab but received the same alarm.Therapy was continued with the console in ecg trigger.There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was returned.The sheath was returned attached approximately 41.6cm from the iab.The inner lumen was found to be occluded with dried blood.The occlusion was unable to be cleared.A sensor output test was performed and a pressure reading could not be obtained.The technician then used an optical light to detect any breaks in the sensor's optical fiber and no breaks were observed along the length of the optical fiber.The evaluation confirmed the reported sensor failure.However, we are unable to determine how this failure may have occurred and has been escalated to respective supplier to determine a root cause.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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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was returned.The sheath was returned attached approximately 41.6cm from the iab.The inner lumen was found to be occluded with dried blood.The occlusion was unable to be cleared.A sensor output test was performed and a pressure reading could not be obtained.The technician then used an optical light to detect any breaks in the sensor's optical fiber and no breaks were observed along the length of the optical fiber.The evaluation confirmed the reported sensor failure.The root cause is addressed under scar 21-f-scar-14; in which it was found that the optical fiber was broken inside the connector assembly.Total preventive maintence was implemented for the eddy dispenser to establish a frequency maintenance using maximo platform.Additionally, weighing method improvement was implemented to ensure correct epoxy amount was placed into sensor cable connectors.An additional corrective action was guard installation with automatic motion on eddy dispenser to prevent take out connectors during epoxy injection cycle.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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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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