The production device history record (dhr) for this intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was not required to be reviewed as per company standard operating procedure since the device manufacture date is greater than one year from the event date.(b)(6).A getinge service territory manager (stm) was dispatched to evaluate the iabp unit.The stm confirmed the fiber-optic connector was damaged.A new one was ordered and the stm returned to replace it.The stm ran the fiber optic test to make sure it passed.The stm found two autofill alarms in the logs but could not duplicate any autofill or fiber optic alarms.The way the connector was broken made it difficult to seat the fiber-optic connector properly.The stm 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.This is a transport unit on an airbase.No batteries or cables were available to test.Only the portable power supply.
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