MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SORIN GROUP ITALIA SORIN BCD VANGUARD BLOOD CARDIOPLEGIA SYSTEM; CARDIOPLEGIA HEAT EXCHANGER

Catalog Number 050228

Device Problem Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (2203)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/09/2014

Event Type  Other  

Event Description

Sorin group (b)(4) received a report of a potential blood to water leak in the cardioplegia device during a procedure.It was also reported that antibiotics were administered as a precaution, the device was used to complete the procedure and no adverse affect to the patient has been identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sorin group (b)(4) manufactures the sorin bcd vanguard blood cardioplegia system.The incident occurred in (b)(6).This medwatch is being filed on behalf of sorin group (b)(4).The investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be sent when the investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: SORIN BCD VANGUARD BLOOD CARDIOPLEGIA SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CARDIOPLEGIA HEAT EXCHANGER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SORIN GROUP ITALIA; via statale 12 nord,86; mirandola ; IT
• Manufacturer (Section G): SORIN GROUP ITALIA; via statale 12 nord, 86; mirandola ; IT
• Manufacturer Contact: cheri voorhees, mgr ; 14401 west 65th way; arvada, CO 80004 ; 3034676527
• MDR Report Key: 4193737
• MDR Text Key: 5151851
• Report Number: 1718850-2014-00383
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K934847
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/15/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/10/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: 050228
• Device Lot Number: 1405300019
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1