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.The getinge field service engineer (fse) replaced the broken fiber optic connector, performed functional tests including fiber optic test procedure, and confirmed that the problem was resolved.The iabp passed all tests, was returned to the customer, and cleared for clinical use.(b)(6).
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During a scheduled preventive maintenance (pm), the getinge field service engineer (fse) noticed the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) would not initiate the fiber optic test.In further examination of the iabp, revealed that the fiber optic connector was broken.There was no patient involvement or adverse event reported.
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