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Device Problems
Crack (1135); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/26/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.(b)(6).Additional information has been requested and will be reporting accordingly upon receipt.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while in use on a patient the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) generated a fiber optic sensor failure alarm.They were able to obtain pressure via central lumen with a transducer.Upon review, they determined that the issue was the iabp itself and not the catheter.The iabp was cracked and therefore letting light in and disrupting the fiber optic analysis.There was no patient harm and no adverse event was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer has not requested getinge to evaluate the iabp in connection with this event.The customer has advised that no repair information was available; however, no further issues have occurred with the intra-aortic balloon pump.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while in use on a patient the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) generated a fiber optic sensor failure alarm.They were able to obtain pressure via central lumen with a transducer.Upon review, they determined that the issue was the iabp itself and not the catheter.The iabp was cracked and therefore letting light in and disrupting the fiber optic analysis.There was no patient harm and no adverse event was reported.
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