Model Number 12320 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Reaction (2414); Cough (4457)
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Event Date 08/20/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 15 minutes into a continuous mononuclear cell (cmnc) collection procedure, a patient with lymphoma began to cough.The physician ordered to stop the procedure and to push 50mg iv benadryl, due to possible eto reaction.Prior to the procedrue, the patient was stable with a heart rate of 120bpm.The customer declined to provide the patient identifier and age.The disposable 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 in h6 & h10.Investigation: a review of the device history record (dhr) for this unit showed no irregularities during manufacturing that were relevant to this issue.A disposable search history was performed for this lot.No additional reports of similar issues were found.According to therapeutic apheresis: a physician's handbook, adverse events occur during therapeutic procedures with a frequency of 4.8%.Symptoms of these allergic reactions may include hives, dyspnea, wheezing, burning eyes, tachycardia, hypotension, and or facial swelling and flushing.Mild reactions can be treated with diphenhydramine administered through an iv.Investigation is in process.A follow up report will be provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: per the customer, they will perform a saline rinse before the next cmnc procedure.Root cause: based on customer's statements about the allergic reaction and the literature review, the cause for the patient's reaction was a result of her sensitivity to eto.
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Event Description
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Per the customer, the patient is stable.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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