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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 30CC; INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON

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ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 30CC; INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON Back to Search Results
Catalog Number IAB-06830-U
Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)
Patient Problem Glaucoma (1875)
Event Date 02/22/2016
Event Type  malfunction  
Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event Description
Reference mdr #1219856-2016-00056 for the first event and mdr #1219856-2016-00058 for the second event involving the same patient.It was reported that at 14:00 on (b)(6) 2016 the intra-aortic balloon (iab) catheter was inserted into the patient.Soon after placement of the catheter, drain failure occurred and the alarm went off; however, the drainage was not confirmed in the bottle.At 17:00 the alarm stopped; drainage was confirmed in the drain bottle.At 19:00 the intra-aortic balloon pump ((b)(4)) was replaced by a new pump ((b)(4)) and the iab catheter was used as is.At 07:40 on (b)(6) 2016 the iab catheter and pump were removed.At 17:00, the clinical engineer (ce) checked the removed iab catheter and found two ruptures in the catheter; however, it was unknown when the ruptures occurred.The rn stated that the pump did not alarm during the procedure.There was no reported patient death, injury or complications.There was no reported delay or interruption in therapy.Medical / surgical intervention was not required.The patient outcome is listed as good.Additional information received from the sales representative stated that the catheter was removed because therapy finished.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) device evaluation: returned for evaluation was a 30cc 7.5fr ultraflex iab.The short driveline tubing was connected to a 30cc inflation driveline tubing.The teflon sheath was approximately 39.2cm from the iab distal tip and was connected to the iab hemostasis cuff.The iab hemostasis cuff was connected to the cathgard.The iab assembly had the pressure line connected to the iab luer.The one-way valve was tethered to the short driveline tubing.The bladder was fully unwrapped.Blood was observed on the interior of the bladder, short driveline tubing and 30cc inflation driveline tubing.Bends were noted at approximately 4.9cm and 18.7cm from the iab distal tip.The bladder thickness was measured at various locations and was within specification.The one-way valve was tested and passed.A vacuum was pulled on the one-way valve and it held for at least 1 minute and then 30 seconds five separate times.The iab was submerged in water and leak tested.A leak/puncture was noted approximately 2.8cm from the iab distal tip.Under microscopic investigation, a puncture to the bladder membrane was confirmed and the appearance was consistent with contact with a sharp.See other remarks section for continuation.Other remarks: a lab-inventory 0.025 inch spring wire guide (swg) was back loaded through the iab distal tip.Resistance was noted at approximately 6.0cm, 18.9cm and 68.5cm from the iab distal tip.The swg was able to advance through the central lumen; no blood or debris was noted.The swg was front loaded through the iab luer.Resistance was noted at approximately 9.4cm and 58.5cm from the iab luer.The swg was able to advance through the central lumen; no blood or debris was noted.The catheter was aspirated and flushed using a 60cc lab-inventory syringe.No abnormalities or debris were noted.A field corrective action was issued for this lot number on february 9, 2016.The reported event occurred after the field corrective action went live.The returned sample was not found with this issue.A device history record review was conducted for the lot number/serial number with one relevant finding.The component was manufactured prior to the field correction action recall for sheath hub separation (capa (b)(4)).The product was not found with this issue.Conclusion: the reported complaint of blood in helium pathway is confirmed.The bladder membrane had a puncture consistent with contact from a sharp which allowed blood to enter the iab.The root cause of the puncture is undetermined.
 
Event Description
Reference mdr #1219856-2016-00056 for the first event and mdr #1219856-2016-00058 for the second event involving the same patient.It was reported that at 14:00 on (b)(6) 2016 the intra-aortic balloon (iab) catheter was inserted into the patient.Soon after placement of the catheter, drain failure occurred and the alarm went off; however, the drainage was not confirmed in the bottle.At 17:00 the alarm stopped; drainage was confirmed in the drain bottle.At 19:00 the intra-aortic balloon pump ((b)(4)) was replaced by a new pump ((b)(4)) and the iab catheter was used as is.At 07:40 on (b)(6) 2016 the iab catheter and pump were removed.At 17:00, the clinical engineer (ce) checked the removed iab catheter and found two ruptures in the catheter; however, it was unknown when the ruptures occurred.The rn stated that the pump did not alarm during the procedure.There was no reported patient death, injury or complications.There was no reported delay or interruption in therapy.Medical / surgical intervention was not required.The patient outcome is listed as good.Additional information received from the sales representative stated that the catheter was removed because therapy finished.
 
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Brand Name
ULTRAFLEX IAB: 7.5FR 30CC
Type of Device
INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON
Manufacturer (Section D)
ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.
reading PA
Manufacturer (Section G)
ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.
9 plymouth street
everett MA 02149
Manufacturer Contact
kathryn myers
2400 bernville road
reading, PA 19605
6103780131
MDR Report Key5484127
MDR Text Key39801913
Report Number1219856-2016-00059
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code DSP
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeJA
PMA/PMN Number
K000729
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type company representative,foreig
Reporter Occupation Physician
Remedial Action Recall
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 02/22/2016
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/28/2017
Device Catalogue NumberIAB-06830-U
Device Lot Number18F15B0006
Other Device ID Number00801902003751
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/02/2016
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 02/22/2016
Initial Date FDA Received03/07/2016
Supplement Dates Manufacturer ReceivedNot provided
Supplement Dates FDA Received04/15/2016
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Yes
Date Device Manufactured02/06/2015
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age69 YR
Patient Weight55
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