| Model Number |
IMPELLA LD |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemolysis (1886)
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| Date of Event |
02/04/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Death
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported a patient with post cardiotomy cardiogenic shock / low cardiac output syndrome was on an impella for mechanical circulatory support.During support, the patient experienced hemolysis and the device was repositioned.Additional information noted the patient was made a do not resuscitate, care was withdrawn, and the patient expired.There is not enough information to exclude the impella device as an associated factor in the patient's demise.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B2: the date of the patient death is unknown.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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