It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the customer encountered a low potassium (k+) value with the shunt sensor on the blood parameter monitor (bpm).The shunt sensor was changed out for a new one.However, the situation did not change.With the combination of the new shunt sensor and the same bpm unit, a low k+ value was obtained again.The customer gave up using the bpm unit that day.As a result, an alternate device was employed.They used cerebral oximetry.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There were no delays, no blood loss, or no adverse consequences to the patient.
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Three days later on (b)(6) 2014, the bpm unit was used with another new shunt sensor in a procedure.There was no anomaly observed on the k+ value obtained from the combination of the bpm unit and the shunt sensor.The customer is not returning the unit at this time.They are still using the bpm unit for cases.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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