The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, during out of box, they noticed that the oxygenator had a loose cap affecting the sterility, and upon the product picked up, the cap can be heard moving around.No patient involvement.
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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 july 10, 2020.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: h6 (identification of evaluation codes 3331, 4114, 4246, 4308).Method code #1: 3331 - analysis of production records, method code #2: 4114 - device not returned, results code: 4246 - transport/storage problem identified, conclusions code: 4308 - cause traced to transport/storage.The actual sample was no returned for evaluation; however, the video provided was reviewed and confirmed that a cap had fallen off and was loose in the packaging.A retention sample is not saved for tubing pack; therefore, investigation is not applicable.All oxygenators are 100% visually inspected at several points in the production process.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending and follow-up.
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