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Updated fields: b4, d9, g1 (contact person ¿ mfg site), g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 (type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions), h11.The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the interior and exterior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.The returned sheath was not a maquet product.Two kinks were found on the catheter tubing approximately 39.1cm and 42.4cm from iab tip.A kink was found on the catheter tubing and inner lumen near y-fitting approximately 76.2cm from iab tip.The inner lumen was found occluded with dried blood.The occlusion was unable to be cleared.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and a leak was detected on the membrane approximately 1cm from the rear seal measuring 0.013cm in length.The optical fiber was also found to broken at this location.The reported problem was most likely triggered by a leak which was found on the membrane.Under magnification, a whitish patch was observed around the leak.This whitish patch is the typical appearance of an abrasion mark which is caused by calcified plaque in the aorta.A lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint record id no.(b)(4).
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