| Model Number |
0998-00-0800-53 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
09/04/2026
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Updated fields: h2, h11, g6, g3, h6
an investigation was conducted reagarding failure of the helium leak in the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp).Based on the available information and fse investigation results, the reported helium leak condition was confirmed.The customer was found to be using plastic helium tank seals, which were replaced with the appropriate seals.The replaced seals will not be returned.Additionally, the easily accessible helium connections to the cart¿s helium regulator were tightened.The most probable root cause is component reliability.This issue continues to be monitored within the manufacturer¿s quality system.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported by the customer that the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) malfunctioned.Helium tank leaking multiple times has been reported.There was no patient involvement reported.A getinge field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to evaluate the unit.The fse reported that device found to have a leak of approximately 15 psi in 5 minutes.Found staff using plastic tank seals, which were replaced.Tightened the easily accessible helium connections to the cart¿s helium regulator and tested again.Product passed all functional and safety tests per manufacturer specifications.Returned to customer.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Event site name:
(b)(6).Upon completion of the investigation into this event a follow up report will be submitted.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
N/a.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|