TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION SARNS TEMP. CONTROL AND MONITOR SYSTEM (TCM II); CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS-SARNS TCM II HEATING AND COOLING
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Model Number 4416 |
Device Problems
Crack (1135); Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/16/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Per subsidiary, the unit was leaking inside of the tcm at the cardioplegia angled connector.The subsidiary applied silicone to the fitting which stopped the leaking and the unit worked properly.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set-up of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the fitting of the heater cooler had a crack that caused the water to leak.As a result, an alternate device was employed.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.Per the manufacturer's subsidiary, the elbow connector was replaced and the unit is operating to the manufacturer's specifications.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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