Catalog Number IAB-06840-U |
Device Problems
Complete Blockage (1094); No Device Output (1435)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/08/2019 |
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 central lumen on the intra-aortic balloon (iab) clotted.The rn reported that the arterial pressure (ap) waveform on the pump went totally flat.The rn tried to aspirate from the central lumen but was not able to draw anything back at all.As a result, the central lumen was capped off and they connected the transducer to the sidearm of the sheath.It was also recommended by the clinical support specialist (css) that a radial arterial line be placed to use for the ap source.There was no report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation therefore the reported complaint of iab central lumen occluded is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.If the product is returned at a later date, a full investigation of the sample will be completed.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 risk.This will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the central lumen on the intra-aortic balloon (iab) clotted.The rn reported that the arterial pressure (ap) waveform on the pump went totally flat.The rn tried to aspirate from the central lumen but was not able to draw anything back at all.As a result, the central lumen was capped off and they connected the transducer to the sidearm of the sheath.It was also recommended by the clinical support specialist (css) that a radial arterial line be placed to use for the ap source.There was no report of delay in therapy.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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