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Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 12/05/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned for evaluation as of the date of this report.3m implemented a new dehp free material to enhance the material properties on all 3m ranger(tm) fluid warming disposable products in 2013.Subsequent to this change 3m received a higher trend of complaints applicable to leaks within selected areas of the disposable tubing connections.3m implemented a solvent improvement process change in late 2015 to address this type of event.This improvement was to the solvent bond process to reduced leaks on all of the following areas; y-connector, drip chamber, bubble trap and tube fitting of the high flow disposable set.The change was implemented to increase strength and to minimize leaks.The reported lot in this event did include the solvent process change.3m continues to monitor their complaints to confirm the effectiveness of the change made and is also monitoring trends of complaints subsequent to the change.End of report.
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Event Description
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A hospital employee reported that a 3m(tm) ranger(tm) high flow blood/fluid disposable set leaked at the y connector.There was no reported patient injury.No information was provided as to when the leak occurred nor the type of fluid being used.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated the report to include initial reporter name, e-mail and phone number and also full address of hospital.Also indicated more information about the use of product and when leak occurred.End of report.
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Event Description
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The leak occurred before it was attached to the patient and during priming.
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