The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed per company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.A getinge field service engineer (fse) evaluated the iabp and reported that there were several issues with the iabp while performing the function test.The fse noticed that the fill inlet on the condensate removal module (crm) was bent and there was a crack in the fitting; the fse replaced the crm.On the other hand the drive manifold was not functioning correctly during the safety disk leak test and would complete with a -15mmhg which is out of specification.To fix this issue, the fse replaced the drive manifold and repeated the test which was completed with a -2.In addition, the fse replaced the safety disk due to the amount of hours and performed all safety, calibration, and functionality tests to factory specifications.The iabp was then released to the customer for return to clinical service.
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