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Updated fields - b4, d9 device available for evaluation and date return to manufacture, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 (type of investigation, investigation findings, component code, investigation conclusions), h11.Corrected field: d10.Linear iab 7.5fr 34cc used with adapter on arrow ac3 iabp and user received a high-pressure alarm and removed and wasted balloon catheter and replaced with a new balloon.The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and traces of blood inside of the inner lumen.No damage was observed on the returned device.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed, and no leaks were detected.The iab was placed on the cardiosave pump and pumped for two hours which represents one complete autofill cycle.The iab pumped normally, and no alarm sounded from the pump.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.A lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.The failure mode is addressed in the risk file and is operating within its risk profile.The ifu addresses the reported failure.There were no ncmrs identified which could cause or contribute to the reported failure.The investigation does not indicate that the device was inadvertently released as non-conforming or an adulterated product or was a counterfeit.The complaint history review did not identify an adverse trend (increase in number of complaints over past three (3) months).Based on the rational provided above, no escalation to the capa process is required.
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