Catalog Number IAB-S840C |
Device Problems
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/21/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was in use, the guard of the catheter fell off from the wing protection when the patient turned over and the catheter was exposed and contaminated.It was also reported that there was big resistance when the catheter was implanted along the spring wire guide (swg) into the sheath.As a result, the catheter was removed.Patient outcome reported as fine.There was no report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complication or serious injury and death.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was in use, the guard of the catheter fell off from the wing protection when the patient turned over and the catheter was exposed and contaminated.It was also reported that there was big resistance when the catheter was implanted along the spring wire guide (swg) into the sheath.As a result, the catheter was removed.Patient outcome reported as fine.There was no report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complication or serious injury and death.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation therefore the reported complaint that "the catheter fell off from the wing protection" is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risks.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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