| Model Number |
IMPELLA CP |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Issue (2379); Material Deformation (2976); Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Blood Loss (2597)
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| Date of Event |
03/22/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The impella pump was returned for analysis.The wound closure tip was observed to be damaged.This confirms the reported failure and blood loss.In addition scratch mark were noted at the tip.A capa has been opened to address this failure.The failure mode will be monitored and trended.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A (b)(6) year old male was admitted in cardiogenic shock and had an impella cp placed for hemodynamic support.While on impella support he had a coronary angioplasty and then when the team was preparing the patient for transport to the icu, they noticed they were unable to position the pump's repositioning sheath due to a split.The team had to reverse the anticoagulation, monitor the patient for his liter of blood lost, and place a femostop to the groin site.
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