Approx 4 hours into a stem cell collection, the optia device started to display an alarm.Some small air bubbles were noted in the cassette tray.Pt access and return lines were closed.Assessment of the tubing showed no visible kinks, clots or leaks.Next, the centrifuge was stopped and a visual inspection was also performed.No abnormalities noted.The procedure was restarted and the alarm continued.Again the tubing placement was correct and leak free.The instrument door was closed the procedure restarted.The procedure was restarted and at this time a loud noise and a blood leak alarm came on.All lines were immediately closed including the cellular therapy product.The centrifuge was opened and there was a visible blood leak in the centrifuge.The procedure was immediately halted.No rinseback performed and the pt was disconnected from the device.The md was notified as well as the stem cell lab.The cellular therapy product collected had a volume 300 ml and a plasma volume of 100 ml.The total whole blood volume processed was 12.121 liters.The extracorporeal blood loss was approx 191 ml.Blood cultures negative to date.When the device was unloaded, it was noted a break on the upper bearing which is inserted in the upper bearing holder.The procedural kit was not retained.Diagnosis or reason for use: multiple myeloma pt in for a stem cell collection.Is the product compounded: no.Is the product over-the-counter: no.
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