It was reported that prior to use a "low vacuum alarm" had appeared on a cs300 intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).Due to the current pandemic crisis it was asked that the machine be removed from current location, cleaned, and quarantined for engineers visit.Upon cleaning the machine on tuesday (b)(6) 2020, it was noticed by the perfusion staff that the gas reservoir was sitting loose.When refitted the machine was turned back on and the alarm failed to show.There was no patient involvement and no adverse event was reported.
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