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Device Problem
Device Emits Odor (1425)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed per company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.(b)(6).
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Event Description
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The customer reported that while in use on a patient, the cs300 intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was noticed to have a smell of burning condenser from the fan of the power unit.The iabp was continuously used.Furthermore, no patient harm or serious injury was reported, and there was no adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A field service engineer (fse) evaluated the iabp and was able to reproduce the reported issue.It was confirmed that the abnormal odor from fan was due to battery deterioration.The battery was overcharged, due to the customer not replacing them.The water in the battery boiled, steam was belched, and abnormal odor was generated.To fix the issue, the fse replaced the battery and safety disk.The fse then performed running tests without any problem occurring.The iabp was then released to the customer and cleared for clinical service.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that while in use on a patient, the cs300 intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was noticed to have a smell of burning condenser from the fan of the power unit.The iabp was continuously used.Furthermore, no patient harm or serious injury was reported, and there was no adverse event reported.
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