Catalog Number 0998-00-3013-XX |
Device Problem
Application Interface Becomes Non-Functional Or Program Exits Abnormally (1138)
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Patient Problem
Death (1802)
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Event Date 08/18/2016 |
Event Type
Death
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The unit was evaluated by both the company field service engineer (fse) and the customer service representative.
A review of the fault logs revealed there were no errors related to the event.
It was also reported the issue with the iabp console appeared to have been with the on/off switch (p/n 0012-00-0834) and which was replaced.
Further, it was also reported the batteries utilized by the customer are non-maquet batteries.
A test of the batteries revealed they would fail the run time test.
The batteries were replaced as well.
The unit was safety and functional tested.
All tests revealed the unit met specifications.
The manufacturer is requesting the on/off switch (p/n 0012-00-0834) to be returned for further evaluation.
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Event Description
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Customer reported: iabp console shut down unexpectedly twice during use/therapy.
It was also reported, the iabp console and catheter were replaced after patient received emergency surgery.
In addition, the customer is not attributing the patient death to the device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record (dhr) for the iabp involved in the event was reviewed.
There were no nonconformances noted in the dhr related to the reported event.
Further, it was reported by the customer there would be no patient information available per their policy and the replaced power on/off switch (p/n 0012-00-0834) has been discarded.
No further investigation can be performed.
Updated: date received by mfr, type of reports, if follow-up, what type?, evaluation codes, additional mfr narrative.
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Event Description
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Customer reported: iabp console shut down unexpectedly twice during use/therapy.
It was also reported, the iabp console and catheter were replaced after patient received emergency surgery.
In addition, the customer is not attributing the patient death to the device.
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