Patient was being transferred from icu to the cath lab for impella placement with intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) in place and on battery.Upon arrival to the cath lab, the iabp console shut off.The console was immediately plugged into an outlet, the device came on but was not functioning properly.Staff unable to palpate pulses and cpr was initiated.Manufacturer response for circulatory assist unit, cardiac, intra-aortic balloon pump, datascope cardiosave rescue (per site reporter).A getinge service rep inspected and serviced the device."began diagnostics and battery run test.Unit died 17 minutes into battery test.Ordered and replaced batteries.Complete pm with full calibration, functional testing and safety check to factory specifications.Unit passed all functional and safety tests per factory specifications, returned to customer and cleared for clinical use." fault codes/(b)(4).Battery performance.Batteries failed-wont hold charge.Last preventative maintenance (pm) by getinge service rep was a few months ago."completed pm with full calibration, functional testing and safety check to factory specifications.Unit passed all functional and safety tests per factory specifications, returned to customer and cleared for clinical use.".
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