The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed as per company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.A getinge service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to evaluate the iabp unit.The stm was unable to reproduce the overheating fault but found fault 77 -compressor motor speed adj - assisting" in the logs.The stm ran the recommended "drive regulator calibration" tests.The vacuum passed the pressure set point test.The stm will order a new scroll compressor assembly, as recommended in the manual, and return to replace it.Upon receipt, the stm returned to replace the scroll compressor which alleviated the fault 77s but the iabp then failed the drive manifold test.The stm replace the pressure and vacuum regulators and recalibrated.The stm completed all safety, functionality and calibration checks and all tests passed to factory specifications.The iabp unit was cleared for clinical use and released to the customer.
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