Catalog Number 0684-00-0434 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Advance (2920)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/23/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complete contact person name: (b)(6).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 that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab could not be advanced by the introducer.The iab was removed and replaced with a new one.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during intra-aortic balloon (iab) therapy, the iab could not be advanced by the introducer.The iab was removed and replaced with a new one.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: section h - evaluation method codes added: historical data analysis; 4109.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.Reference complaint # (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d - brand name.From: linear 7.5 fr.40cc.To: sensation 7fr.40cc iab.The product was returned with the membrane partially folded with traces of blood on the exterior of the catheter.The angiographic needle, dilator, 0.035¿ guidewire, 3-way stopcock and extender tubing were also returned.An inner lumen kink was observed inside the membrane at approximately 15cm from the iab tip.Additionally, a catheter tubing kink was also observed near the y-fitting at approximately 76cm from the iab tip.An underwater leak test of the balloon, catheter, y-fitting, extracorporeal tubing and extender tubing was performed and no leaks were detected.A laboratory insertion test was unable to be performed due to the returned condition of the iab.Kinks can cause difficulty advancing the iab through the sheath.However, the evaluation was unable to confirm the reported problem due to the returned condition of the iab.We are unable to duplicate the clinical settings.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, the iab could not be advanced by the introducer.The iab was removed and replaced with a new one.There was no reported injury to the patient.
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