The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) will be reviewed as soon as the dhr is made available, and a supplemental report will be provided if necessary.The company representative from the business unit has advised that the customer has not alleged a malfunction of the iabp, and that the iabp remains in clinical use.
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It was reported that during sys98xt intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) therapy, upon opening the balloon package, a fold was found on the catheter.The customer indicated that something may have been wrong with the catheter and opened another package and iabp therapy was initiated.The indication for use was acute myocardial infarction (ami).Subsequently, the patient died on (b)(6) 2018 as a result of heart disease after iabp therapy.The customer has confirmed that the patient's death is not attributed in any way with the iabp.Separate reports will be submitted on the two balloon catheters under complaints (b)(4).
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