It was reported that prior to use of the device for cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, an "overspeed" error message was displayed.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.Per clinical review: during set up for a procedure on (b)(6) 2018, the perfusionist had an "overspeed" error on the heart lung machine (hlm).She checked to make sure that the disposable was seated correctly on the centrifugal motor, and checked all connections in the system, and all were in working order.The team changed out the hlm, and prepared to use another system for the procedure.The procedure was not delayed due to the overspeed error.There was no harm nor associated blood loss due to the issue.
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The reported complaint was confirmed.The returned motor assembly was determined to be not defective since it passed all the evaluations needed.However, the corrosions were seen in the motor controller pins of the associated complaint which then resulted to the reported issue.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.This complaint is related to (b)(4) / medwatch #1828100-2018-00090.
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