Catalog Number 0684-00-0605 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Insert (1316); Leak/Splash (1354); Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 02/03/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has been returned to the manufacturer, but is pending investigation.Once the investigation is completed a supplemental report with our findings will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab catheter was unable to be passed through the sheath due to resistance.Although the customer tried to insert the same iab catheter with another sheath, gave up the use of the iab due to blood found in the catheter tube.Another iab catheter was used to continue procedure.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sex being changed from [february 4,2019] to [february 3,2019].The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood found on the exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was also returned.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the membrane being unfurled.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.A leak may impact the ability to maintain vacuum.We are unable to confirm the reported difficulty during insertion because of the returned condition of the catheter and we are unable to mimic the clinical setting.An evaluation of the product was unable to duplicate the reported problem.The product performed according to specification.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No non-conformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint # (b)(4), record # 195977.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab catheter was unable to be passed through the sheath due to resistance.Although the customer tried to insert the same iab catheter with another sheath, gave up the use of the iab due to blood found in the catheter tube.Another iab catheter was used to continue procedure.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab catheter was unable to be passed through the sheath due to resistance.Although the customer tried to insert the same iab catheter with another sheath, gave up the use of the iab due to blood found in the catheter tube.Another iab catheter was used to continue procedure.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood found on the exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was also returned.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the membrane being unfurled.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.A leak may impact the ability to maintain vacuum.We are unable to confirm the reported difficulty during insertion because of the returned condition of the catheter and we are unable to mimic the clinical setting.An evaluation of the product was unable to duplicate the reported problem.The product performed according to specification.A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.No non-conformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.Complaint # (b)(4), record # (b)(4).
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