Model Number 3CX*FX15RW30C |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/04/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Terumo has not received the device for evaluation; therefore, 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).
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Event Description
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The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during cardiopulmonary bypass, it was noticed that there was diluted blood came off from the fiber bundle to the external shell.They were on cardiopulmonary bypass for 162 minutes with no issues.However, when breaking down the circuit dilute blood came off from the fiber bundle to the external shell.The heparin bolus was given by anesthesia at 11:31 and cpb was initiated at 11:58 which equates to a 27-minute difference.Heparin concentration levels and acts were monitored throughout the case.Listed out below the act and [hep] in order as they appear on the patient record.Post heparin act at 11:38 = 489 and [hep] = 1.5 first sample upon initiation of cpb: act = 625, [hep] = 2.0.Act = 585, [hep] = 2.0.Act = 650.Act = 480, [hep] = 2.0.Post protamine act at 15:16 = 116 and [hep] = 0.0.Came off cpb at 14:40 and the circuit sat slowly circulating until around 17:00 as the surgeon was implanting pacemaker leads.Although not on cpb supporting the patient, the circuit sat for several more hours and would have been used close to the 6-hour maximum time allotted.No known impact or consequences to patient.The product was not changed out.The surgery was completed successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 december 6, 2022.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: d4 (additional device information - added expiration date) g3 (date received by manufacturer) g6 (indication that this is a follow-up report) h2 (follow-up due to additional information) h4 (device manufacture date) h6 (identification of evaluation codes 3113, 4114, 4210, 4315) type of investigation: #1: 3331 - analysis of production records type of investigation #2: 4114 - device not returned investigation finding: 4210 - leakage/seal investigation conclusions: 4315 - cause not established the affected sample was not returned for evaluation; however, an image that was provided confirmed a red liquid found on the gas inlet.The manufacturing record and incoming inspection record of the actual product found no anomaly in three putative lot numbers.Since the product could be used without problems for 162 minutes after the start of circulation, it was inferred that the leakage was not coming from the fiber bundle but due to plasma leakage.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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