Catalog Number 0998-00-0800-32 |
Device Problem
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problems
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/26/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A getinge service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to evaluate the iabp unit.The stm was able to reproduce the issue.The cv1 component including the o-ring were replaced.The stm 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) had a helium leak.It is unknown the circumstances under which the event occurred.It is also unknown if there was patient involvement.However, there was no adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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During the evaluation performed by a getinge service territory manager (stm), it was observed that the cv1 component was tightened too much.The stm noted that the cv1 component has sharp edges that can tear the o-ring when overtightened.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while the iabp unit was in the equipment room and upon return from the weekend, the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was observed to have a helium leak.There was no patient involvement, and no adverse event reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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