| Model Number |
IMPELLA LD |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported a patient with cardiomyopathy was on an impella ld for mechanical circulatory support.During support, the device exhibited a purge leak from the hub, along with blood slowing leaking from between the clear side arm and red impella plug.The staff performed a purge reservoir bypass which resolved the problem.The patient continued on support, and it was reported that they survived the procedure.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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