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Report
- Report Number
- 1220648-2026-02679
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- February 10, 2026
- Date of Event
- February 7, 2026
- Manufacturer
- ABIOMED, INC. - 1220648
- Product Code
- OZD
- PMA / PMN Number
- P140003
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
D1. BRAND NAME UPDATED. D4. CATALOG UPDATED.
B3: UPDATED DATE OF EVENT.
THE INTRODUCER WAS NOT RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER. THEREFORE, THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEVICE WAS NOT POSSIBLE. SHOULD THE DEVICE OR ANY NEW INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
CLINICAL REVIEW/RATIONALE: AN IMPELLA CP WAS TO BE PLACED VIA THE FEMORAL ARTERY FOR THE 34-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT WHO HAD BEEN ADMITTED IN WITH CARDIOMYOPATHY AND CARDIOGENIC SHOCK, PRESENTING IN SCAI STAGE E SHOCK. UPON ACCESSING THE FEMORAL THE TEAM NOTED THE 14FR INTRODUCER SHEATH HAD A PORTION OF THE SHEATH BREAK, THE BREAKAGE LEAD TO A PROFUSE GROIN SITE BLEED. THE TEAM PLACED A NEW SHEATH TO ACHIEVE HEMOSTASIS. THE PUMP SUPPORTED FOR 4 DAYS AND WAS THEN WEANED AND EXPLANTED. NO FURTHER TREATMENT WAS NOTED FOR THE BLEEDING. THE INTRODUCER DAMAGE AND ASSOCIATED BLOOD LOSS WILL BE REPORTED FOR THE DELAY; HOWEVER, THE EXCHANGE WAS PERFORMED WITH NO LASTING CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT AND SUPPORT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510256 | IMPELLA | TEMPORARY NON-ROLLER TYPE LEFT HEART SUPPORT BLOOD PUMP | OZD | ABIOMED, INC. - 1220648 | S9913594 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |