The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed per company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.A getinge service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to evaluate the iabp and was unable to reproduce the reported issue.The stm tested the unit for leaks, and passed all tests.The stm checked motor and observed sufficient vacuum and recovery in diagnostics.Ran the iabp with demo balloon and trainer a high heart rate 130bpm for 3 hours, could not duplicate failure.The stm performed all functional and safety tests were passed to meet factory specifications, and the iabp was returned to the customer and cleared for clinical service.Full event site name: (b)(6) hospital.
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