Catalog Number 0684-00-0604 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Advance (2920); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/21/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon catheter (iabc) in acute myocardial infarction (ami) patient, there was difficulty to advance iab due to resistance.
The iab was replaced to continue therapy.
There was no reported injury to the patient.
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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 insertion of the intra-aortic balloon catheter (iabc) in acute myocardial infarction (ami) patient, there was difficulty to advance iab due to resistance.
The iab was replaced to continue therapy.
There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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