| Model Number |
IMPELLA 2.5 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Tachycardia (2095)
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| Date of Event |
08/04/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Death
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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 complainant reported a patient in acute myocardial infarction/cardiogenic shock was implanted with an impella 2.5 device for mechanical circulatory support.It was reported while on impella 2.5 support, the patient experienced shortness of breath, tachycardia.And a quick drop of blood pressure.The patient lost pulse, and despite all efforts the patient coded and expired.The relationship between the patient's outcome and the impella is unknown.
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