The autopulse platform (s/n (b)(4)) was used to resuscitate a patient in cardiac arrest.The ems crew turned on the autopulse, pulled up on the lifeband (lot # unknown), and pressed the green start/continue button to start chest compressions.However, the lifeband was not retracted, and the platform displayed the prompt: "initializing".The ems crew checked the lifeband alignment and found no issues.The crew pulled up the lifeband again and re-pressed the green start/continue button; however, the issue persisted.The ems crew switched to manual cpr and transported the patient to an emergency room (er) with rosc (return of spontaneous circulation).The er staff cut the lifeband to easily remove the patient from the platform and continued with manual cpr.No consequences or impact to the patient.After the call, the autopulse platform was tested multiple times.No issues were found, and the prompt could not be replicated.Please see the following related mfr report: mfr # 3010617000-2021-00663 for the autopulse platform (s/n (b)(4)).
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