Catalog Number 0684-00-0567 |
Device Problems
Device Inoperable (1663); Device Sensing Problem (2917)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/15/2017 |
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 that after insertion of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy a fiber optic sensor failure alarm was generated.There was an attempt to reconnect the sensor multiple times but alarm continued.Changed console and the iab still did not work.Pressure line used instead of fiber optics, but damped frequently and had trouble flushing.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after insertion of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy a fiber optic sensor failure alarm was generated.There was an attempt to reconnect the sensor multiple times but alarm continued.Changed console and the iab still did not work.Pressure line used instead of fiber optics, but damped frequently and had trouble flushing.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter and between the catheter and the sheath.One kink was found on the catheter tubing approximately 4.6cm from the iab tip.The optical fiber was found to be broken at this kinked location.The technician was able to successfully aspirate/flush the inner lumen.We were not able to confirm difficult/unable to flush.The optical fiber was found to be broken, confirming the alarm, fiber optic sensor failure.It is difficult to determine when or how a break in the fiber optic occurs.However, a kink in the catheter can cause the fiber optic to break resulting in no signal or the inability to calibrate it.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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after insertion of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy a fiber optic sensor failure alarm was generated.There was an attempt to reconnect the sensor multiple times but alarm continued.Changed console and the iab still did not work.Pressure line used instead of fiber optics, but damped frequently and had trouble flushing.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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