Circulatory Assist Unit Forums

Requesting details as to instrument reference to "Adiomed BVS 5000".

This device fails the self-test at around 30%. The error code is 18 “centrifuge stall”. I hit “yes” to restart the self-test and it fails one or two more times, but eventually passes.

What is the issue? Is this something I should be concerned about?

We have a External Counterpulsation Therapy (ECP) device from CardioMedics that is giving errors and will not load the application that runs the device. None of the current contact information I have is valid and I can't seem to track them down on the internet. Does anyone have any knowledge if they still exist ?

If anyone has valid contact information for CardioMedics or knows if they are still around and can get that information  to me I would appreciate it.

Thank You

Don Cormier

(920)433-3721

Anybody in the Central Flroida area interested in taking on 4 cell savers for PM?

How hard is the PM and are there alternatives??

Thank you

We have a 7 yr old CS 5, and use it for complex obstetric and gynaecological surgery in our women's hospital. We currently send off a Hct from the re infusion bag as a routine QC check, but sometimes get a low Hct especially in a couple of recent cases where the surgical team suctioned a large amount of saline wash into the reservoir.

2 Questions: what do others do in regards to routine QC testing? Does any one look at free Hb, residual heparin or other more clinically relevant substances?

What affects the final Hct, and what is considered acceptable ?

Thanks for your advice.

Buenas Noches!!! Quisiera informarme el equipo de recuperation de Celulas Cell Saver 5+ tienes el sistema de aspiracion incluido? O hay que colocar dispositivo aparte?

can someone help me with service manual for Cell Saver 5+

The centrifuge on Cell Savor is very loud. I've replaced the motor thinking the bearings were going bad but the symptom is still there. All voltages are within range. Any suggestions on what to look at next.