The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during cardiopulmonary bypass, the quick connect popped off on the oxygenator outlet and sprayed blood everywhere.Blood loss of 300 ml, product was not changed out, procedure completed successfully.
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This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on june 2, 2017.(b)(4).Upon evaluation of the returned sample, it was found to function as intended.Connection testing and pressure testing of the returned sample found no anomalies or leaks from anywhere on the device.Inspection of the two quick connects confirmed no anomalies with the parts.The reported event was not able to be replicated; therefore, the complaint was not confirmed and a definitive root cause was not able to be determined.It is likely that the quick connects had not been properly connected during the setup of the circuit, causing them to be disconnected during use.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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