The production device history record (dhr) of the intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) involved in the event was reviewed.
There were no non-conformances in the production dhr related to the reported event.
A getinge field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to investigate the report of a blood back event.
Upon evaluation of the iabp, the fse observed blood in the unit and no failure was identified.
The fse replaced the following components due to blood contamination: reservoir assembly, purge valve assembly, condensation removal module (crm) english, safety disk assembly english and iabp blood detect tubing.
Full functional and safety tests were performed and the iabp unit passed all functional and safety checks per factory specifications.
The iabp was returned to the customer and cleared for clinical use.
The full name of the initial reporter is (b)(6).
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