The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was reviewed and no non-conformances related to the reported event were noted.The dealer's authorized getinge field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to investigate.The fse performed all functionality tests with the iabp unit running on a system trainer and was able to reproduce the reported issue.Subsequently, after running on the system trainer, no parts were replaced and no repairs were performed and the fse was then unable to duplicate the reported issue.The fse 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.The full name of the event site was shortened due to field character limit; the full name is (b)(6) hospital.The phone number of the event site in (b)(6).
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It was reported that during use on a patient, the cs100 intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) did not go into stand by and no alarms were generated after the catheter accidentally fell off.It was later clarified that the balloon catheter was disconnected from the iabp unit and iabp unit continued to pump without an alarm.Due to the patient's condition, the iabp could not be discontinued and remained in use.There was no patient harm and no adverse event was reported.
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