Model Number 3CX*FX25RWC |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/20/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during cardiopulmonary bypass, there was a blood leakage at the outlet of the oxygenator; on the blood cardioplegia line.It is unknown if there was a delay in the procedure, and whether this was a leak direct from the oxygenator or a connection to the oxygenator.Product was not changed out.There was a blood loss of 50 ml.Procedure was completed successfully.
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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.For this reason, terumo references evaluation conclusion code 11.Component code: 4739 - gas exchanger.Health effect ¿ impact code: 2199 - no health consequences or impact.Health effect ¿ clinical code: 4582 - no clinical signs, symptoms or conditions.Medical device problem code: 1354 - leak/splash.Investigation findings: 3233 - results pending completion of investigation.Investigation conclusions: 11 - conclusion not yet available.
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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 march 14, 2023.Type of investigation #1: 4114 - device not returned.Type of investigation #2: 3331 - analysis of production records.Investigation findings: 3221 - no findings available.Investigation conclusions: 4315 - cause not established.The affected sample was not returned for a thorough investigation.A picture was provided; however, the exact location of the leak was not able to be confirmed.It is also noted that this is a customer made connection and there is not a tie band securing the arterial outlet tubing.Without a returned device, a definitive root cause could not be determined.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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