MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION NS FX15RWC W/4L RES; BLOOD GAS OXYGENATOR

Model Number 3ZZ*FX15RW40CA

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Terumo has received the device for evaluation; however, the investigation has yet to be completed.Terumo plans on submitting a follow-up report when the investigation is complete and when more information becomes available.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, during prime, they noticed there is a hole in the straw behind the sock that was entertaining air on the venous reservoir.No patient involvement.Product was changed out.Procedure was completed successfully.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on november 24, 2021.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: g6 (indication that this is a follow-up report).H2 (follow-up due to additional information and device evaluation).H3 (device evaluated by manufacturer).H6 (identification of evaluation codes 10, 11, 3331, 3259, 4307).Type of investigation #1: 10 - testing of actual/suspected device.Type of investigation #2: 11 - testing of device from same lot/batch retained by manufacturer.Type of investigation #3: 3331 - analysis of production records.Investigation findings: 3259 - improper physical structure.Investigation conclusions: 4307 - cause traced to component failure.The affected sample was disassembled and found that the small o-ring on the venous inlet had been misseated leading to the o-ring not sealing the venous inlet.A representative retention sample was disassembled to preserve the o-ring installation where it was confirmed to be appropriately assembled.The o-ring creates an air-tight seal to prevent air from being drawn into the reservoir during circulation.A general training has been conducted with production staff to raise awareness to this issue.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.

• Brand Name: NS FX15RWC W/4L RES
• Type of Device: BLOOD GAS OXYGENATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION; 125 blue ball road; elkton MD 21921
• Manufacturer (Section G): SAME
• Manufacturer Contact: jamie quinlan ; 125 blue ball road; elkton, MD 21921 ; 8002837866
• MDR Report Key: 12868450
• MDR Text Key: 281211580
• Report Number: 1124841-2021-00261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151791
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 3ZZ*FX15RW40CA
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: ZG28
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1