Catalog Number 0684-00-0513 |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/24/2017 |
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 during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab migrated.When the guidewire was re-inserted in order to correct the iab location, the guidewire was difficult to advance.Replaced iab to continue therapy.No patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter: health professional.Distributor- (b)(4).Device evaluation: the product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and clear fluid on the interior of the catheter.The guide wire was also returned.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.The technician attempted to insert the returned 0.018¿ guide wire through the inner lumen and was able to successfully insert returned guide wire.No obstructions were felt.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 iab migration and difficult/unable to advance guide wire because we are unable to mimic the clinical setting.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 that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab migrated.When the guidewire was re-inserted in order to correct the iab location, the guidewire was difficult to advance.Replaced iab to continue therapy.No patient injury was reported.
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