The customer reported that while the iabp was in use on a patient, the iabp generated a "gas loss" alarm three times in a 24 hours period.The iab fill was initiated followed by restart.The fittings were checked and the iab catheter was checked for blood migration - no blood migration was observed or reported.The caregiver noted a "hissing" noise coming from the iabp above the battery wells.The company representative advised to replace the iabp.The patient expired however the patient's death is not attributed to the iabp, as per the icu nurse.At the time of the patient's death the iabp was not generating a "gas loss" alarm.
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