Catalog Number IAB-05840-LWS |
Device Problems
Device Alarm System (1012); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/23/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) gave a purge failure alarm.The team said they had everything connected properly and they could see the electrocardiogram (ecg) and arterial pressure (ap) waveform clearly.They did not know if the red heart was flashing.The rn stated the md decided to remove the intra-aortic balloon (iab) after the transport team arrived.There was no patient death or serious injury reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).For related complaint see mdr #3010532612-2018-00347 and (b)(4).Teleflex received the device for investigation.The reported complaint of "purge failure alarm" is not able to be confirmed.No abnormalities were noted with the returned driveline tubing and iab; the reported alarm could not be replicated during the investigation.Although, the root cause of the complaint has remained undetermined the returned device passed visual and functional test specifications.No further action required at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) gave a purge failure alarm.The team said they had everything connected properly and they could see the electrocardiogram (ecg) and arterial pressure (ap) waveform clearly.They did not know if the red heart was flashing.The rn stated the md decided to remove the intra-aortic balloon (iab) after the transport team arrived.There was no patient death or serious injury reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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