Model Number IPN000262 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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Event Date 10/21/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 front end of the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was too large.As a result, a new catheter was used, and another attempt was performed successfully.There was no report of patient death.Additional information received.It was reported that the second iab used the md changed site insertion from the right femoral artery to the left femoral artery.There was no report of patient complications.
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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 would not inflate completely is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.If the product is returned later, 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 risks.The reported complaint 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 front end of the intra-aortic balloon (iab) was too large.As a result, a new catheter was used, and another attempt was performed successfully.There was no report of patient death.Additional information received.It was reported that the second iab used the md changed site insertion from the right femoral artery to the left femoral artery.There was no report of patient complications.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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