MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABIOMED, INC. IMPELLA RP; TEMPORARY NON-ROLLER TYPE RIGHT HEART SUPPORT BLOOD PUMP

Model Number	IMPELLA RP
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The complainant reported a patient was implanted with an impella rp for mechanical circulatory support.The impella pump was unable to be delivered due to the catheter subsequently kinked.The implant rp was aborted and another rp was subsequently placed for patient support.There was no reported harm or injury to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation for the reported delivery issue has been completed.Complaint devices not returned for investigation base on the clinical data the kink occurred while attempted to pass the rp because the guidewire was bent and resistance was met at the turn in the aorta.The root cause was most likely patient condition related.Impella cp with smartassist system & impella 5.5 with smartassist for use during impella & rp smart assist system with automated impella controller & rp flex with smart assist system with automated impella controller instructions for use for the related event are as follows: section: warnings and cautions: warnings.Section: pre-support evaluation.Section: axillary insertion of the impella 5.5 catheter.Section: direct aortic insertion.Section: use of impella with transcatheter aortic valves.¿to reduce the risk of cardiac or vascular injury (including ventricular perforation) physicians should exercise special care when inserting the impella catheter in patients with complex anatomy.This includes patients with known or suspected: decreased ventricular cavity size, ventricular aneurysms, thin-walled ventricles due to chronic dilation, congenital heart disease, or compromised cardiac tissue quality.¿ ¿to reduce the risk of cardiac or vascular injury (including ventricular perforation) when advancing or torquing the impella, adjustments should be performed under imaging guidance.¿ section: warnings and cautions: warnings: ¿physicians should exercise special care when inserting the impella catheter during active cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr).In addition, active cpr maneuvers may change the position of the impella device, introducing the risk of cardiac or vascular injury (including ventricular perforation).Check that the pump is positioned correctly after cpr with chest x-ray guidance.¿ this report is being filed as part of a retrospective review of historical records.

• Brand Name: IMPELLA RP
• Common Device Name: TEMPORARY NON-ROLLER TYPE RIGHT HEART SUPPORT BLOOD PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABIOMED, INC.; 22 cherry hill dr.; danvers MA 01923
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABIOMED, INC.; 22 cherry hill dr.; danvers MA 01923
• Manufacturer Contact: derek sammarco
• MDR Report Key: 20570619
• Report Number: 1220648-2024-21553
• Device Sequence Number: 12804581
• Product Code: PYX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813502011029
• UDI-Public: (01)00813502011029(10)2023188570(17)240228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P170011
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/30/2024

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: 02/28/2024
• Device Model Number: IMPELLA RP
• Device Catalogue Number: 004334
• Device Lot Number: 2023188570
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2022
• 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: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White