It was reported that during use on a patient, the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) had condensation build up in the helium tubing.The arnp called the service desk regarding the malfunction.She stated "they had already switched to a different pump and changed the helium extender tubing and the condensation was visible again." she was instructed to disconnect the extender tubing from the catheter and the pump, apply suction to remove the condensation, then reconnect and resume therapy.The alarm log on the initial pump showed they recently had an autofill failure alarm and an autofill failure-blood detected alarm.No alarms or messages appeared after switching to different pump.This report is for the initial iabp that was replaced.A separate mdr is being submitted for the replacement iabp.
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Updated fields: b4,d9,g3,g6,h2,h3,h4,h6(type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions), h10.It was reported that the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) condensation build up in the helium tubing.(b)(6) called regarding condensation build up in the helium tubing.She stated they had already switched to a different pump and changed the helium extender tubing and the condensation was visible again.Instructed her to disconnect the extender tubing from the catheter and the pump, apply suction to remove the condensation, then reconnect and resume therapy.Alarm log on the initial pump showed they recently had an autofill failure alarm and an autofill failure-blood detected alarm.No alarms or messages appeared after switching to different pump.After doing 3 gfe we haven't received any information.As of now, the investigation is closed, if any new information is received future related to part replacement will reopen the complaint and update it.H3 other text : repair service not done.
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