It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the user received the wrong ph reading on the blood parameter monitor (bpm).The device was not changed out, as they continued to use for the case.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Per the subsidiary site it is their understanding through the distributor, that the in-vivo calibration was not done, hence the inaccuracy.Per manufacturer clinical services, briefly looking at bpm data, it looks like the bpm and the laboratory analyzer were in different temperature modes.One was in the 37 degrees celsius mode and one was in the "@" temperature mode.If the laboratory analyzer is analyzing the blood sample at degrees celsius then the bpm needs ot be in the 37 degree mode (upper right corner toggle).If the laboratory analyzer is correcting the blood gas to the actual patient temperature, then the bpm must be in the "@" mode.The unit will not be sent in for repair unless necessary.The subsidiary site is still trying necessary steps to resolve the issue to rule out user errors.
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