We are seeing the battery life becoming shorter and shorter with our fleet of iabp's.We used to see at least 3 years of life.Below are work order notes from one of our iabp's.8 years ago- replaced batteries, old batteries leaked.5 years ago- performed battery test.Test failed at 73 minutes.Needs 120 to pass.Charged over weekend to confirm.5 years ago- performed second battery test.Test failed at 60 minutes.5 years ago- submit pr for replacement batteries.5 years ago- found we have two patients on iabp and this device is needed.Completed balance of pm and rts.3 years ago- located device and brought to shop for pm.Performed battery test and battery test failed, running less than 90 minutes.Will need to replace batteries and complete pm next week.3 years ago- replaced batteries and ran battery test.Completed pm.2 years ago- swapped out batteries.Performed battery pm.Batteries passed last year- failed battery test.Upon last completion of repair.Ran battery check.Failed battery check.Ordering new batteries.Last year- replaced batteries, charging over night then going to perform battery test tomorrow.Last year- started battery test.Passed battery test.
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