It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the roller pump stopped.The perfusionist (ccp) was not sure if it stopped on its own or if an alarm caused it to stop.This pump was being used as a sucker pump.The device was not changed out.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There were no delays, no blood loss, and no adverse consequences to the patient.Per clinical review on (b)(6) 2014: the ccp stated this complaint actually occurred two to three weeks ago.The ccp could not remember the exact date.She stated that during cpb, the cardiovascular surgeon made the comment that the pump sucker was not working well.The ccp reached over to the sucker roller pump to increase the pump speed and noticed the pump had stopped.There was no message displayed on the pump.The ccp touched the forward switches on the pump and was able to re-start the pump.This behavior occurred two to three more times during the case with no warning or messages, and the pump was able to be restarted and used each time.The ccp did not notice any noisy operation or any other functional issues.The pump was removed from the base, after the procedure.The case was completed successfully, without delay, and without associated blood loss.There was no harm observed or reported.
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