Sorin group (b)(4) manufactures the stockert s5 system.The incident occurred in (b)(6).This medwatch report is filed on behalf of sorin group (b)(4).Sorin group received a report that during pre-operation set-up, the system pump head was rotating erratically and did not maintain rotations.The machine was not used for the case.There was no pt involvement.A sorin group field service rep was dispatched to the facility to investigate.While at the facility, the service rep checked all connections as well as the operation of the equipment and everything was found to be functioning properly.It was also reported that the sorin equipment was being used with an adapter and disposable from another manufacturer.No modifications were tested and approved by sorin group (b)(4) for this facility for the use of the other mfr's adapter and disposable with the cp5.Sorin group has requested that the sorin equipment be returned for eval.To date no product has been returned.The investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be sent when the investigation is complete.
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