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Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Connection Problem (2900); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 02/18/2019 |
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 reviewed per company standard operating procedure since the device serial number was not provided.A getinge field service engineer service rep was contacted and he will schedule a visit.Additional information is being requested from the customer with regard to the repair and status of the iabp.A supplemental report will be submitted if this information is provided to us.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that they are having a problem with the pop-up pedestal on the transport part of the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).It constantly comes loose and causes it to not stay locked down which allows it to pop-up while in the cradle causing it to become stuck.The customer reported that they have tightened it so many times that the screw are starting to become stripped.There was no patient involvement and no adverse event was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer has not requested getinge to evaluate the iabp in connection with this event.However, the customer has advised that their aircraft mechanic was able to fix the problem.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that they are having a problem with the pop-up pedestal on the transport part of the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).It constantly comes loose and causes it to not stay locked down which allows it to pop-up while in the cradle causing it to become stuck.The customer reported that they have tightened it so many times that the screw are starting to become stripped.There was no patient involvement and no adverse event was reported.
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