Catalog Number 0684-00-0497 |
Device Problems
Inflation Problem (1310); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/04/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has been returned to the manufacturer, but is pending investigation.Once the investigation is completed a supplemental report with our findings will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported, by the customer, that upon insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab) there was difficulty passing through the 8 fr sheath.At that time the iab was removed and re-inserted into a 9 fr sheath however would not inflate.A new iab was utilized and worked successfully.There was no harm or injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and traces of blood on the exterior of the catheter.The sheath was not returned for evaluation.One kink was found on the catheter tubing near the y-fitting approximately 76.7cm from the iab tip.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the membrane being unfurled.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.A leak may impact the ability to maintain vacuum.The iab was placed on the cs300 pump and the iab fully inflated.No alarm sounded from the pump.We are unable to confirm the reported difficulty during insertion because of the returned condition of the catheter and we are unable to mimic the clinical setting.The evaluation determined there was a kink in the catheter.It is difficult to determine when or how a kink in the catheter occurs.Although we did not repeat the event in the laboratory setting, a kink in the catheter can cause inflation difficulty or an alarm.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No non-conformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint # (b)(4); record # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by the customer, that upon insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab) there was difficulty passing through the 8 fr sheath.At that time the iab was removed and re-inserted into a 9 fr sheath however would not inflate.A new iab was utilized and worked successfully.There was no harm or injury to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported, by the customer, that upon insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab) there was difficulty passing through the 8 fr sheath.At that time the iab was removed and re-inserted into a 9 fr sheath however would not inflate.A new iab was utilized and worked successfully.There was no harm or injury to the patient.
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