FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
AC3 OPTIMUS IABP CONSOLE
MDR report key: 25112881
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Received May 7, 2026
Report
- Report Number
- MW5187864
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 7, 2026
- Date of Event
- April 30, 2026
- Report Date
- May 4, 2026
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC (NADC)
- Product Code
- DSP
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 0
THE PATIENT HAD THE TELEFLEX IABP CATHETER PLACED ON (B)(6) 2026. ON (B)(6) 2026, A SIGNIFICANT MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS IDENTIFIED WHEN BLOOD WAS NOTED WITHIN THE IABP TUBING, WHICH STRONGLY SUGGESTS THE PRESENCE OF A MICROTEAR IN THE BALLOON MEMBRANE. OF PARTICULAR CONCERN IS THAT THERE WERE NO "HELIUM LOSS" ALARMS TRIGGERED ON THE CONSOLE ON (B)(6) 2026.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525473 | AC3 OPTIMUS IABP CONSOLE | SYSTEM, BALLOON, INTRA-AORTIC AND CONTROL | DSP | TELEFLEX LLC (NADC) |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 YR | Male | Other |