Model Number BEQ-HLS 7050 USA |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 08/05/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device in question was requested for investigation but has not been received.A supplemental medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Event Description
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While priming a cardiohelp hls set, one-way valve in arterial limb of prime bag allowed small amount of prime fluid to migrate backwards.Line was clamped until ready for recirculation, priming finished and prime set disconnected from patient circuit without incident.One-way valve did not prevent retrograde flow.This occurred prior to patient use with no negative patient outcome.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Maquet cardiopulmonary (b)(4) received the product back for laboratory investigation.During investigation the one-way-valve was removed from set, cleaned and disinfected.A tightness test on valve was performed.It was detected, that the sealing lip locks did not tighten enough.Thereby a minor amount of fluid was able to run back.Complaint could be confirmed.For further investigation a device history record was performed by the manufacturer on 10/08/2015.No abnormalities has been found.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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