It was reported that the oxygenator had a crack and started to leak.The hls module was investigated in the laboratory on 2021-03-04.During the visual inspection a crack at the luer lock connector (blood inlet side) was detected.The leakage was confirmed via a pressure test.The production records of the affected hls module (dms# (b)(4)) were reviewed on 2021-03-12.According to the final test results, the oxygenator with the serial# (b)(6) passed the tests as per specifications.Production related influences can be excluded.Based in the investigation results the reported failure "leakage" could be confirmed.The most probable root cause is a stress cracked caused by the connection of a too big luer lock counterpart.The occurrence rate was calculated for the reported failure and it was determined that this is not a systemic issue.Therefore, no remedial action is required.The occurrence rate related to the reported issue is currently being monitored as part of maquet cardiopulmonary¿ s trending program and additional investigations or corrections will be implemented in case of adverse trending.
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