MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 40CC; SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC

Model Number	IPN038075
Medical Device Problem Code	Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
Date of Event	01/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after the catheter was inserted, the balloon would not inflate.As a result, the catheter was removed and a 2nd catheter was inserted at a different insertion site.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).The reported complaint of iab "balloon would not inflate" 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.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after the catheter was inserted, the balloon would not inflate.As a result, the catheter was removed and a 2nd catheter was inserted at a different insertion site.No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine.".

• Brand Name: ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 40CC
• 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 16948034
• Report Number: 3010532612-2023-00264
• Device Sequence Number: 2252576
• Product Code: DSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902136695
• UDI-Public: 00801902136695
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2023

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: 07/31/2024
• Device Model Number: IPN038075
• Device Catalogue Number: IAB-06840-U
• Device Lot Number: 18F22H0004
• 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: 04/25/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/02/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female