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The impella device was not received from the customer, therefore, investigation of the device was not possible.Should the device or any new information be received, a supplemental manufacturer device report will be filed.As noted in the impella instructions for use: impella cp with smartassist.Section: table 3.2 impella catheter components.¿the infusion filter prevents bacterial contamination and air from entering the purge lumen.¿ section: warnings & cautions: warnings: ¿to reduce the possibility of fibers being drawn into the impella, customers should avoid exposing the inlet and cannula section of the impella heart pumps to any surfaces or fluid baths where the device can come into contact with loose or floating fibers.¿ impella cp with smartassist system: section: potential adverse events (united states).¿acute renal dysfunction, aortic valve injury, bleeding, cardiogenic shock, cerebral vascular accident/stroke, death, hemolysis, limb ischemia, myocardial infarction, renal failure, thrombocytopenia and cardiac or vascular injury (including ventricular perforation).¿ this report is being filed as part of a retrospective review of historical records.
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