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Iabp "[intra-aortic balloon pump]" inserted into body per protocol.Pump turned on and began pumping.After 30 seconds to 1 min balloon indicating red alarm error of helium loss.Balloon not inflating under fluoroscopy.100 cc of air injected and aspirated into balloon manually.Reconnected to helium line and machine started.Balloon pumped for 10-15 seconds and given helium loss error again.Balloon not inflating under fluoroscopy.Physician decided to put new balloon into patient.Balloons switched and hooked up to machine.Balloon and machine properly inflating and working. =
manufacturer response for system, balloon, intra-aortic and control, arrow (per site reporter). =
issue with rediguard iabp balloons has been identified.
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