The maquet cardiosave hybrid balloon pump has a poorly designed top panel.The panel is designed such that any liquid that finds its way into this area will be funneled directly into the 14 pin monitor connection site.When saline was applied to this connection site the machine shut down.The top panel is labeled with signage discouraging the placement of iv bags in this area.However in practical use fluid will find its way onto this panel.Even a small amount of liquid will flow directly to the monitor connection site because of the funnel design.This top panel should be redesigned to prevent the flow of liquid into the monitor connection site or a liner should be applied to the top panel to collect liquids and prevent their flow into the monitor connection site.
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