| Model Number |
IMPELLA 2.5 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The complainant reported a patient noted as high risk percutaneous coronary insertion was implanted with an impella 2.5 device for mechanical circulatory support.While on support, during impella closure, the perclose failed.Oozing was observed and a femstop was placed for thirty minutes to manage the complication.The device was successfully explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 mdr will be filed.This report is being filed as part of a retrospective review of historical records.
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