Updated sections: date of report, device identification, date received by mfr, type of report, follow up type, device evaluated by mfr, device manufacture date, evaluation codes, additional narrative.The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded with blood on the exterior of the catheter.The extender tubing was also returned.One catheter tubing/optical fiber break was observed at approximately 76.5cm from the iab tip.Additionally, one inner lumen kink was observed also located at 76.5cm from the iab tip.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal tubing and extender tubing was performed and one leak was detected at the catheter tubing break site, measuring 0.051cm in length.The break found on the catheter tubing appears to have been caused by a severe kink which eventually failed, causing an alarm.The evaluation confirms the reported problem.However, we are unable to determine when this may have occurred.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.Complaint record # (b)(4).
|