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 service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to investigate.The stm evaluated the iabp unit and verified that the iabp unit would not autofill and failed the pneumatic module assembly (pim) tests.In addition, the stm observed error code #58 in the iabp log files.The stm replaced the pneumatic module assembly then completed all safety, functionality, and calibration checks and all tests passed to factory specifications.The iabp unit was cleared for clinical use and released to the customer.(b)(6).
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It was reported that during use on a patient, the cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) would not pump.It was later reported that in addition to not pumping, condensation was observed in the intra-aortic balloon (iab).There was no patient harm or adverse event reported.
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