The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed per the company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.A getinge service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to investigate.The stm evaluated the iabp unit and observed the screen was blacked out with lined through it.The stm completed the screen repair with non-oem parts and changed the safety disk which was due to be replaced.Subsequently, the stm completed all safety, functionality, and calibration checks and all tests passed to factory specifications.Getinge does not recommend the use of non-oem parts and cannot guarantee the performance of units making use of non-oem parts.The iabp unit was cleared for clinical use and released to the customer.Full event site name: (b)(6).
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