It was reported that during use on a patient, the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) unit was making a loud high noise, and then the pump stopped and the message on the pump was a power up test failure code 4 and 5.The nurse called from the cvicu regarding these issues.He stated that he switched pumps 2x due to a loud high noise, then the pump stopped and the message on the pump was a power up test failure code 4 and 5.Since patient was hemodynamically stable, it was suggested to put the pump in standby and disconnect both ends of the helium extender tubing and empty the fluid in the sink or garbage.However, this step was done already.It was recommended he keep the extender tubing as horizontal as possible and minimize the dependent loop.The two pumps that had the loud noise and power up test failure code 4 & 5 were sequestered and sent to biomed.This report is for the is for the third pump, that the patient was on at the time of the call that had condensation built up in the tubing.There was no alarming/ noises or unexpected stopping of the pump.There was no patient harm reported.The first iabp (reference mfr report # 2249723-2023-03714) and the second iabp (reference mfr report # 2249723-2023-03726) that were switched out are being reported separately.
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