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Updated field: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6(type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions), h11.The iab was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.The extender tubing was also returned.No blood was observed inside the iab catheter.A kink was observed on the catheter tubing approximately 60.7cm 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 stat gard seal, sheath, balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed, and no leaks were detected.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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