| 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 |
Perforation of Vessels (2135); Thrombocytopenia (4431)
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| Date of Event |
11/05/2021
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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 user facility reported a patient with post cardiotomy cardiogenic shock/low cardiac output syndrome was on an impella 5.0 for mechanical circulatory support.During support, the patient experienced thrombocytopenia, and bicarbonate was added to the purge.Additionally, it was reported that the physician was unable to pass the pump into the axillary artery from the graft and the axillary artery was dissected.The vessel was repaired.Additional information noted the patient was made a do not resuscitate, care was withdrawn, and the patient expired.There is not enough information to exclude the impella device as an associated factor in the patient's demise.
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