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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 11/25/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The production device history record (dhr) for this iabp unit cannot be reviewed per getinge standard operating procedure since the serial number for the unit was not provided.Additional information has been requested, and we will report accordingly when it becomes available.The full event site name is (b)(6) university (b)(6) hospital.Not returned to manufacturer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after two days of intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, bleeding was observed around the hemostasis valve of the competitor¿s sheath.The doctor confirmed the balloon was pulled towards the front.When the device was checked visually, the connection between the universal sheath seal of the reported balloon catheter and the hemostasis valve of the competitor¿s sheath was loose.When the balloon was re-inserted into the hemostasis valve of the sheath and the connection between both the devices were secured, bleeding stopped.The patient had been in stable condition although the hemorrhage volume was noted to be 500cc.Intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) therapy was completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated fields: b4, b5, g4, g7, h2, h6, h10.A company representative has advised that the information for the involved iabp is unavailable, and that the customer has neither alleged anomalies or malfunction of the iabp and the iabp did not require repair for this event.No further investigation is required.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after two days of intra-aortic balloon(iab) therapy, bleeding was observed around the hemostasis valve of the competitor¿s sheath.The doctor confirmed the balloon was pulled towards the front.When the device was checked visually, the connection between the universal sheath seal of the reported balloon catheter and the hemostasis valve of the competitor¿s sheath was loose.When the balloon was re-inserted into the hemostasis valve of the sheath and the connection between both the devices were secured, bleeding stopped.The patient had been in stable condition although the hemorrhage volume was noted to be 500cc.Intra-aortic balloon pump(iabp) therapy was completed.Please refer to mfg report number (b)(4) for information on the intra-aortic balloon (iab).
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