Catalog Number 0684-00-0604 |
Device Problem
Filling Problem (1233)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/16/2019 |
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.
Complaint record id # (b)(4).
Device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy in an acute myocardial infarction patient, the console generated an autofill failure alarm.
The iabp therapy was unable to be started.
The balloon 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 was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and blood on the exterior of the catheter.
The extender tubing were also returned.
One kink was found on the catheter tubing approximately 43.
2cm from the iab tip.
The catheter tubing was observed to be oval shaped along its length.
This may occur if a vacuum is held with the one-way valve attached for a long period of time on the catheter causing the catheter tubing to lose its round shape.
An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal and extender tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.
The iab was placed on the cs300 pump and pumped for two hours which represents one complete autofill cycle.
The iab pumped normally and no alarm sounded from the pump.
The evaluation determined there was a kink in the catheter.
It is difficult to determine when or how a kink in the catheter occurs.
Although we did not repeat the event in the laboratory setting, a kink in the catheter can cause inflation difficulty or an alarm.
A device and lot history record review was completed for the reported product.
No nonconformances were found that are considered to be related to the event.
Reference complaint #(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy in an acute myocardial infarction patient, the console generated an autofill failure alarm.
The iabp therapy was unable to be started.
The balloon was replaced to continue therapy.
There was no reported injury to the patient.
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