| Model Number |
IMPELLA 5.0 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hemolysis (1886); Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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 noted as high risk percutaneous coronary insertion was implanted with an impella 5.0 device for mechanical circulatory support.While on support, plans were made to continue weaning the impella as the physicians felt the impella was causing hemolysis.It was also noted that systemic heparin was put on hold due to potential bleed in axillary area associated with a jp drain.The patient continued on support until the device was successfully weaned.
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