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Device product

The Bigger-Better-Bladder, TM 2 With 3/8"ID tubing, 72" long tubing, ITEM BBB38-72 A device that isolates pressure tranducers from blood contact when measurements of blood pressure in extracorporeal circuits are made during short and long term procedures. The pressure signal can be used to control pump speed. It is also used as an inline reservoir to provide compliance in the circuit during short and long term procedures. Measures pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in the venous line between the patient and the pump.

Z-2832-2016

July 01, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Circulatory Technology Inc
Event
Event 74991
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2832-2016

Official wording

Reason: The seal between the balloon and the housing may leak.

Code information: Lot # 014648 USE BY: 09/01/2018

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to states of: LA, MI, NY, OH, OR & TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The seal between the balloon and the housing may leak.