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It was reported by the customer that during use of mega 40cc intra-aortic balloon (iab) catheter blood was observed in the helium line on (b)(6) 2026 at approximately 08:00.The patient was ambulatory on a daily basis during therapy.Approximately 11 days after insertion, a small subcutaneous hematoma near the insertion site was documented.No additional issues were reported prior to the rupture event.Following identification of blood in the helium tubing, the catheter was removed on (b)(6) 2026 at 08:00.Total dwell time was approximately 18 days, 11 hours, and 7 minutes.Catheter removal was completed without complication, and no adverse events associated with the removal procedure were reported.The balloon catheter was inserted via the left axillary artery in the catheterization laboratory.
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