Catalog Number 0684-00-0549-01 |
Device Problem
Backflow (1064)
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Patient Problems
Calcium Deposits/Calcification (1758); Heart Failure (2206); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 10/19/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Distributor name: (b)(4).The device has not been returned to the manufacturer so we are unable to complete an evaluation.If provided we will send a supplemental report with our additional findings.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted into a cardiac failure patient.And a blood back run was noted in the catheter tubing upon initiation of therapy.The iab was replaced in the opposite leg to continue therapy.The patient required an additional incision to insert the iab catheter.Mild tortuosity and sclerosis, and severe calcification were noted in the patient vessel.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances 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 an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted into a cardiac failure patient.And a blood back run was noted in the catheter tubing upon initiation of therapy.The iab was replaced in the opposite leg to continue therapy.The patient required an additional incision to insert the iab catheter.Mild tortuosity and sclerosis, and severe calcification were noted in the patient vessel.
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Event Description
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It was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) was inserted into a cardiac failure patient.And a blood back run was noted in the catheter tubing upon initiation of therapy.The iab was replaced in the opposite leg to continue therapy.The patient required an additional incision to insert the iab catheter.Mild tortuosity and sclerosis, and severe calcification were noted in the patient vessel.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and traces of blood on the exterior of the catheter.The catheter tubing was observed to be flattened along its length.This may occur if a vacuum is held with the one-way valve attached for a long period of time on the catheter causing the catheter tubing to lose its round shape.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting and extracorporeal tubing was performed and one leak was detected on the membrane approximately 17.5cm from the rear seal measuring 0.013cm in length.The reported problem was most likely triggered by a leak which was found on the membrane.The penetration found on the membrane appears to have been caused by a sharp object.The evaluation confirmed the reported problem.We are unable to determine when this may have occurred.A lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint # (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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