The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed per the company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.A getinge field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to evaluate this unit and was able to reproduce the reported issue.The fse reported that the fiber optic connector was damaged.Upon inspection, the fse also discovered a few other issues.The spring-loaded cover for the fiber optic connector on the upper panel assembly was broken.Additionally, the connector on the coiled cable was broken which could allow it to inadvertently become disconnected from the pump console.The fse replaced all the affected parts: label, patient connector, label, trainer on ¿ off, assembly, upper panel, cable, coiled cord and fiber optic cable assembly.The unit passed all functional and safety tests per factory specifications and was then returned to the customer and cleared for clinical use.
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