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.For this reason, terumo references evaluation conclusion code 11.(b)(4).
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The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, during prime, they noticed a leakage on the temperature connection.It is unknown whether there was delay in the procedure, whether the product was changed out and whether the surgery was completed successfully, or if there was any effect on the patient or results of the surgery.Terumo continues to attempt to gain more information regarding this event from the user facility.Per facility, the unit was mounted and primed on the pump for 24 hours.The leak occurred at the temp probe connection on the oxygenator.This was the emergency pump.They tried to solve it but were unsuccessful.
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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 january 12, 2023.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: b5: (describe event or problem).D4: (additional device information - added expiration date).D5: (suspected medical device - operator of device).E1: (initial reporter - added reporter name, email address & telephone number).E2: (initial reporter - health professional).E3: (initial reporter - occupation).G3 (date received by manufacturer).G6: (indication that this is a follow-up report).H2: (follow-up due to additional information and device evaluation).H3: (device evaluated by manufacturer).H4: (device manufacture date).H6: (identification of evaluation codes 10, 11, 3331, 3259, 25).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 finding: 3259 - improper physical structure.Investigation conclusions: 25 - cause traced to manufacturing.The affected sample was inspected and to noted that the arterial thermistor was not affixed to the oxygenator.However, there was bonding agent noted within the port.A representative retention sample was obtained, and pressure tested to 1100mmhg for 10 minutes, no leaks were noted.A training was conducted with the production associates to make them aware of this event and to ensure that all thermistors, and other components, are properly assembled and inspected on the reservoir and oxygenator.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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