Model Number BEQ-HMOD 70000 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 10/27/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Maquet medical systems, usa submits this report on behalf of the legal manufacturer of the device maquet cardiopulmonary (b)(4).The product was requested for return to the manufacturer for laboratory investigation but has not been received.The investigation is still pending.A supplemental medwatch will be submitted after new information has been received.
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Event Description
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According to the customer: they stated that an oxygenator that was put on a patient for ecmo at 1600hrs started to leak blood out of the air exhaust port at 1700hrs.They changed out the oxygenator with no known issues and the patient is still on ecls.They took the leaking oxygenator rinsed it out and put it in a bag.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The oxygenator was received and cleaned and disinfected in the laboratory of the manufacturer.A tightness test was performed and a leakage at the gas outlet was confirmed.Thus the reported failure could be confirmed.The probable cause of the reported failure is unknown at this time.Since the reported failure did not contribute to a death or serious injury and no systemic issue could be determined no corrective action is needed at this time.The data is also being handled through a designated maquet cardiopulmonary trending and applicable investigation process.Due to this no further investigation initiations will be completed at this time.
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Event Description
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(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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