The pt was transferred to (b)(6) (b)(6) 2019 post episode of hypotension arrest / bradycardia / respiratory failure and placed on ecmo therapy.The console gave an s3 system alert on (b)(6) 2019 at 01:15.The rpm's went from 4500 to 3500 and flow through the sensor was not reading on the console screen.Staff member consulted the troubleshooting guide; tried acknowledging the alarm, but there was no resolution.The guide directed to move to the backup console, centrifugal motor and flow probe which was done and provided immediate resolution of the problem.Another ecmo console was brought up and the malfunctioning items were replaced ie console, pump and probe.The pt was removed from ecmo therapy on (b)(6) 2019.She left the facility on (b)(6) 2019 against medical advice; she had been advised of not being ready for discharge but was deemed competent to make decisions.The product has a centrimag 2nd generation primary console; serial # (b)(4).Centrimag motor; serial# (b)(4).
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