It was reported that a 3-way stopcock was connected on the quick vent luer lock port of the hls module and a leak was noticed, which made the priming impossible.The port was broken on the root.The failure occurred during priming.Another set was primed an the ecmo procedure started with a delay of 5-10 minutes with no consequences for the patient.The device caused the complaint and was not able to work as per factory¿s specifications.The affected product was investigated visually in the getinge laboratory on 2024-02-01 and the reported failure could be confirmed.An exact root cause for the broken connector remains unknown.However, according to the hls set risk assessment following root cause can lead to the reported failure: - mechanical damage to the connector during connection - mechanical damage to the connector due to high tensile force and mechanical hit.As stated in the instructions for use hls set advanced 5.0 / 7.0, hit set advanced 5.0 / 7.0 - in chapter preparation and installation ¿perform a careful visual inspection of the device before use.In particular, ensure there is no damage to the material, cracks, burrs or fissures.¿ furthermore, it is stated in chapter priming the system ¿check the device for leaks during priming.Do not use the device if there are any leaks.¿ and ¿before priming the set, run water through the heat exchanger of the hls module advanced and check for leaks.¿ the production records of the affected product were reviewed on 2023-12-05 for the reported failure.According to the final test results, the affected product passed the tests as per specifications.Production related influences are unlikely to have contributed to the reported failure based on the results the reported failure "leakage on luer lock and port damaged" could be confirmed.The customer will be informed about the results by the getinge sales and service unit.The occurrence rate was calculated for the reported failure and product and it was determined that this is not a systemic issue.Therefore, no remedial action is required.The occurrence rate related to the reported issue is currently being monitored as part of maquet cardiopulmonary¿s trending program and additional investigations or corrections will be implemented in case of adverse trending.
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