Catalog Number 0684-00-0474 |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/04/2019 |
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).
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Event Description
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It was reported during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the guide wire could not be advanced through the inner lumen of the balloon.There was also difficulty removing the guide wire.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.Complaint # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the guide wire could not be advanced through the inner lumen of the balloon.There was also difficulty removing the guide wire.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated sections: b4, g4, g7, h2, h3, h6, h10.The product was returned with the membrane completely unfolded and traces of blood on the exterior of the catheter.The returned 0.025¿ guide wire was found partially inside the iab lumen.The returned guide wire was able to be removed from the iab lumen without difficulty.A small part of the wire was unraveled approximately 1/4¿in length.A laboratory guide wire was used.One kink was found on the catheter tubing near the y-fitting approximately 75.4cm from the iab tip.The technician attempted to insert a laboratory 0.025¿ guide wire through the inner lumen and was able to successfully insert the guide wire.No obstructions were felt.The reported event cannot be confirmed by the evaluation.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 # (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported during insertion of the intra-aortic balloon (iab), the guide wire could not be advanced through the inner lumen of the balloon.There was also difficulty removing the guide wire.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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