Catalog Number 10110 |
Device Problems
Air Leak (1008); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Use of Device Problem (1670); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/19/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The run data file (rdf) was analyzed for this event.Based on the rdf analysis,the spectra optia system operated as intended.Investigation: a service call was placed and a terumo bct technician performed a machine checkout at the customer site.An autotest was successfully performed.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that during a mononuclear cell (mnc) collection procedure, the register nurse noted a 'minimal' blood leak and air in the blood warmer tubing line connected to the return tubing line.The procedure was aborted without rinse back and the patient was disconnected.The patient is reported in stable condition.(b)(6).The spectra optia collection set is not available for return because it was discarded by the customer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information.Root cause: based on the information available, possible causes for air entering the set include but are not limited to: poor blood warmer luer connection: operator did not fully connect the blood warmer luer connection.Disposable luer defect did not allow full connection between return line and blood warmer.The blood warmer luer connection being higher than 20 inches above the return access allowing air to enter the tubing.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information and a correction.Investigation: a review of the device history record (dhr) for this unit showed no irregularities during manufacturing that were relevant to this issue.A run data file (rdf) analysis also reflected no return line air detector (rlad) alarms occurred at any point in the procedure.The machine operated as intended and is safe to use.Investigation is still in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information.Investigation: the customer stated that they did not observe air past the connection of the blood warmer tubing line connected to the return tubing line going towards the patient.Investigation is still in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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