Catalog Number IAP-0500 |
Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Pumping Stopped (1503)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/19/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) shut down during a patient transport.Field service engineer (fse) found the complaint was actually an intermittent 20 seconds shutdown and automatic restart by itself and then seemed to be ok.As a result, fse tightened all the wiring connectors and eliminated the intermittent connection.The fse also replaced the battery.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).Teleflex received the device for investigation, after careful inspection it was determined that this is a non-teleflex battery.No functional testing will be performed.The reported complaint of iabp shut off during transport is confirmed by a teleflex field service engineer.A loose cable connection in the power switch assembly was noted and repaired by a field service engineer.The battery was replaced as a precaution.The root cause of this complaint is undetermined.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risks.This will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) shut down during a patient transport.Field service engineer (fse) found the complaint was actually an intermittent 20 seconds shutdown and automatic restart by itself and then seemed to be ok.As a result, fse tightened all the wiring connectors and eliminated the intermittent connection.The fse also replaced the battery.There was no report of patient complications, serious injury or death.
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