| Catalog Number |
0048-0045 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Perforation of Vessels (2135)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Added d3 manufacturer fax was omitted during initial report.Added e4 reporter also sent report to fda was omitted during initial report.H6 investigation: type, findings, and conclusion codes and h6 component codes were updated accordingly based on the completed investigation.The cause of the bleeding at the access site was not determined due to insufficient clinical details.The cause of the injury was not determined due to insufficient clinical details.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by abiomed inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, abiomed inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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An impella cp was inserted via the femoral artery to support the male patient of unknown age who had been admitted in with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock, presenting in scai stage d shock.The underlying medical history was not shared.On the day of implant and after the flight transfer there was a hematoma observed at the groin access site.The injury was of vascular damage but, the intervention, if any, has not yet been shared.No blood products have yet been given.Anticoagulation necessary for the pump placement and support can contribute to access site bleeding.After 2 days of support the pump was weaned and explanted.
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