| Catalog Number |
0052-3025-JP |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Contamination (1120)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/18/2026
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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 that the affected component was the introducer kit.The time of occurrence was unknown.This issue was identified during use of the impella cp pump.A 16 fr.Sheath was used.There was no patient impact.During use of the impella cp, multiple water droplets were observed around the dilator coated with silicone lubricant within the introducer kit.Water droplets were also noted on the outside of the tube covering the dilator.As a 16 fr sheath is routinely used at the facility, there was no impact on the procedure.The pump, purge cassette, and guidewire were all used without issue.The product had been stored in the catheterization laboratory under the facility's standard storage conditions.Additional information was provided which indicated that the hospital indicated that the bag had a sticky residue on it.The device was examined and found it to be slightly sticky as well.No patient harm was reported.
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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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