Senko Medical CORART BP3

Battery or power supply failure

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Asset Type

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Manufacturer

Senko Medical

Model

CORART BP3

What This Guide Helps With

Troubleshooting CORART BP3 AC power, battery charging, runtime, power interruption, or startup issues from external causes.

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

Ensure Patient Safety First

Confirm whether the CORART BP3 is actively supporting a patient.

If the pump is in use and power reliability is questionable, notify clinical staff immediately and ensure a backup IABP is available. An interruption in IABP therapy can create serious patient risk.

Expected outcome: Patient support is maintained before equipment troubleshooting begins.

If the device is operating only on battery, has a low battery alarm, or has shut down unexpectedly, connect to verified AC power immediately if safe to do so. If power cannot be stabilized, clinical staff should transfer support to another verified IABP.

Confirm the Reported Power Failure

Ask clinical staff what was observed.

Look for:

Expected outcome: The complaint is clearly identified before parts or internal failure are suspected.

Verify the Wall Outlet

Plug another approved test device or outlet tester into the same receptacle, following facility policy.

If the outlet is dead, intermittent, loose, or on an incorrect power source, move the CORART BP3 to a verified medical-grade outlet.

Expected outcome: The device receives reliable facility AC power.

If the CORART BP3 powers normally from a verified outlet, stop and document the faulty outlet or power source.

Inspect the AC Power Cord

Check the power cord for cuts, crushed insulation, bent blades, loose plug fit, exposed conductors, or signs of overheating.

Confirm the cord is fully seated at the wall and at the device or power inlet.

Expected outcome: The AC cord is safe, intact, and firmly connected.

If the cord is damaged, remove it from use and replace it with an approved equivalent. If replacing the cord restores power or charging, stop and document the resolution.

Check for Power Strip or Extension Cord Use

Confirm whether the pump is connected directly to a wall outlet or through a power strip, extension cord, UPS, or relocatable power tap.

IABP power issues should be checked with the device connected directly to a verified wall outlet unless facility policy allows otherwise.

Expected outcome: External power accessories are ruled out as the cause.

If direct wall power resolves the issue, document the external power accessory as the likely cause.

Observe AC and Battery Indicators

With the device connected to verified AC power, observe the AC power indicator, charging symbol, battery status, and any displayed alarms.

Expected outcome: The CORART BP3 recognizes AC input and shows normal charging or battery status.

If AC power is present but the device does not recognize AC input, continue troubleshooting the external power path.

Allow Adequate Charging Time

If the battery is deeply discharged, leave the device connected to verified AC power for the facility-approved charging period.

Do not return the pump to transport or emergency-ready status until battery status is acceptable.

Expected outcome: Battery status improves after charging.

If the battery does not gain charge after adequate time on verified AC power, suspect battery, charger, or internal power circuit failure.

Check for Battery Seating or External Battery Compartment Issues

If the CORART BP3 uses a removable or service-accessible battery pack, confirm the battery is properly seated and latched without forcing it.

Inspect only external battery contacts or compartments that are intended for routine access. Do not disassemble internal power sections.

Expected outcome: The battery connection is secure and free of obvious external obstruction.

If reseating the battery restores normal operation, stop and document the finding.

Look for Physical Damage or Environmental Concerns

Inspect the device for signs of impact, liquid intrusion, cracked housings, missing covers, corrosion, unusual heat, odor, or discoloration near the power inlet or battery area.

Expected outcome: No visible safety concern is present.

If there is burning smell, unusual heat, liquid damage, or visible electrical damage, unplug the device if safe, remove it from service, and do not continue bedside troubleshooting.

Test Power Stability While Stationary

On a bench or safe non-patient setup, connect the CORART BP3 to verified AC power and observe whether the device remains powered without alarms.

Gently check for obvious external cable movement at the plug and inlet without stressing the cord.

Expected outcome: The device remains powered without flicker, reset, or alarm.

If power drops out when the cord or inlet area is moved, remove the device from service for repair evaluation.

Check Battery Operation Only When Safe

If facility procedure allows, verify whether the device remains powered when briefly transitioned from AC to battery in a non-patient setting.

Do not perform runtime testing on an active patient.

Expected outcome: The device transitions to battery without shutdown, reset, or immediate low battery alarm.

If the device shuts down, alarms immediately, or cannot sustain battery operation, remove it from service.

Review Recent Use and Charging History

Ask whether the unit was stored unplugged, recently transported, left off charge, exposed to damage, or had repeated low-battery alarms.

Expected outcome: Usage history helps determine whether the issue is battery depletion, battery aging, or equipment failure.

If poor charging practice caused depletion and the battery recovers normally, document and return only after full functional checks per facility policy.

Perform Facility-Approved Functional Check

After any power issue is corrected, perform the facility-approved operational check for the CORART BP3 before returning it to service.

Confirm startup, AC recognition, battery status, alarms, display operation, and overall readiness.

Expected outcome: The IABP passes required checks and is safe for clinical availability.

If any power instability remains, do not return the device to service.

If the Problem Persists

If verified AC power, the power cord, outlet, charging time, battery seating, and external damage checks do not resolve the issue, common external causes have been ruled out.

The failure may involve the battery pack, charger circuit, power inlet, internal wiring, power management circuitry, or internal power supply.

The CORART BP3 should be:

Knowing when to stop is proper troubleshooting. Do not perform internal power supply repair or board-level work at the bedside.

Clinical Use Tip

Do not troubleshoot battery or power instability on an active patient beyond immediate safety actions. Stabilize power, notify clinical staff, and move the patient to another verified IABP if therapy reliability is in question.

Work Order Documentation (CCR Method)

CCR = Complaint, Cause, Resolution

Complaint

What was reported by the clinical staff.

Example:
"Clinical staff reported the Senko Medical CORART BP3 displayed a low battery alarm and shut down when disconnected from AC power."

Cause

What was observed during troubleshooting.

Example:
"Verified wall power and AC cord were functional, but the pump would not maintain battery operation after charging."

Resolution

What action was taken.

Example:
"Removed the CORART BP3 from service, labeled it Out of Service, and sent it for battery and power system bench evaluation."

Helpful Details to Include (If Known)

Final Thought

Battery and power failures on an intra-aortic balloon pump must be handled with patient safety first. Start with the outlet, cord, charging status, and external battery checks before suspecting internal failure. If power cannot be verified as stable, remove the device from service and document the complaint, cause, and resolution clearly.

That is successful troubleshooting.

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