Catalog Number IAP-0500 |
Device Problem
Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/29/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) alarmed for purge failure, the field service engineer confirmed the symptom.The iabp was swapped out with no patient complications.As a result, the pneumatic control system (pcs) was replaced.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Teleflex received the device for investigation.The reported complaint of "purge failure alarm" is confirmed.The release spring inside the vent valve was found stuck which was the cause of the alarm.The root cause of how to release spring became stuck is undetermined.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number/serial number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risks.This will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) alarmed for purge failure, the field service engineer confirmed the symptom.The iabp was swapped out with no patient complications.As a result, the pneumatic control system (pcs) was replaced.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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