The reported complaint of the broken autopulse lifeband (lot # 189280) band clip was confirmed during the visual inspection of the returned lifeband.Noticed a broken head end of the lifeband belt clip.The observed damage appeared to be an isolated instance of excessive force applied to the lifeband belt.During the visual inspection observed returned lifeband with the band clip completely cut off from the lifeband with the head end of the lifeband belt clip detached, thus confirming the reported complaint.In addition, during the visual inspection, unrelated to the reported complaint, it was also noted that the protective cloth cover (tyvek liner) was completely detached from the hinged belt guards on both sides of the lifeband bands by being forcibly ripped from its fixing points.The observed damage was most likely caused by force applied to the band during compressions, as both lifeband bands were observed to be twisted.Functional testing could not be performed due to the observed damage to the returned lifeband.Historical complaints were reviewed for information related to the reported complaint, and there was no previous history of complaints reported for lifeband with lot# 189280.
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During patient use, the lifeband (lot # 189280) band clip broke off, preventing it from being secured into the driveshaft slot of the autopulse platform.The crew reverted to manual cpr for the rest of the call.The patient's status information was requested, but the customer did not provide a response.
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