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Device Problems
Retraction Problem (1536); Power Problem (3010)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 09/18/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was reviewed and no non-conformances related to the reported event were noted.A getinge field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to the customer's site and after evaluating the iabp unit, was able to verify the customer's reported issue.No parts were replaced and the details of the evaluation have been requested.The fse has advised that iabp unit was cleared for clinical use and released to the customer.A supplemental report will be submitted if additional information is provided.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use on a patient, the line cord for the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was blocked inside the cart and the length was too short to connect to ac power.The customer swapped out the iabp unit with another iabp unit to continue therapy without issue.There was no patient harm and no adverse event reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A getinge field service engineer (fse) reported that the customer had not requested getinge to service the iabp.However, the customer provided repair information to the fse and reported that the customer's biomedical engineer was able to reproduce the reported issue before the repairs.The biomed opened the carter and put back the cord in the reel.The iabp unit was then returned and cleared for clinical use.Not returned to manufacturer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use on a patient, the line cord for the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was blocked inside the cart and the length was too short to connect to ac power.The customer swapped out the iabp unit with another iabp unit to continue therapy without issue.There was no patient harm and no adverse event reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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