| Model Number |
IMPELLA LD |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
05/21/2021
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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 for mechanical circulatory support.During support, the patient experienced abdominal compartment syndrome, confirmed by a bladder pressure of 22.Exploration of abdomen was performed, and 4 liters of blood was removed from around abdomen.Sodium bicarbonate was added to the purge and heparin was withheld.Additional information noted the patient was made a do not resuscitate, care was withdrawn, and the patient expired.There is not enough information to exclude the impella device as an associated factor in the patient's demise.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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