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It was reported that during therapy with sensation plus 50cc balloon catheter a repeated gas gain/gas loss alarms occurred.The pump had been replaced prior to thecall; however, the alarms continued despite the exchange.No blood was observed in the iab catheter, all connections were verified as secure, and standard troubleshooting could not resolve the issue.The alarms reportedly began after the patient was transferred from the catheterization laboratory table to a bed.The balloon waveform was described as normal, with no apparent restrictions or kinking noted.According to physician, significant resistance was encountered while removing the initial balloon catheter through the sheath, suggesting a potential sheath-related issue.The original balloon was exchanged using an avanti 8 fr femoral sheath, after which no further issues were reported with the replacement balloon.No harm to the patient reported.
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