| Model Number |
0684-00-0479-07 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/12/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer that the intra-aortic balloon (iab) 34cc iab catheter failed to inflate, along with this received continuous alarm as check iab catheter.There was no patient harm or injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Other contact person number: (b)(6).Other email: (b)(6).Due to characterization limit e1: event site telephone: (b)(6).The device has not been returned to the manufacturer so we are unable to complete an evaluation.If provided we will send a supplemental report with our additional findings.Complaint record id: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated field: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6(type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions), h11.No decon or visual inspection performed since product was not returned and could not be evaluated.Therefore, we were unable to confirm or determine a root cause for the reported failure.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated fields: b4,d9,g3,g6,h2,h3,h6(type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions),h11.The iab was returned with the membrane completely unfolded with the one way valve attached.No blood was visible on the catheter.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 the iab fully inflated and deflated.The iab then pumped for two hours which represents one complete autofill cycle.The iab pumped normally and no alarm sounded from the pump.The reported problem 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.The device meets all product specifications.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 months.Based on the rational provided above, no escalation to the capa process is required.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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