Catalog Number 10310 |
Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Inadequate User Interface (2958)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 08/11/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the run data file (rdf) was analyzed for this event.Signals in the rdf indicated that the optia system operated as intended.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Event Description
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The customer initially contacted terumo bct support specialist due to receiving multiple 'inlet saline line is obstructed' alarm at the beginning of a polymorphonuclear (pmn) cell collection procedure.During customer follow-up, it was confirmed that the operator inadvertently switched the saline and hetastarch bags.The hetastarch and trisodium citrate was spiked on the green saline spike and the saline was spiked on the orange anticoagulant spike.Per the customer, the error was discovered during prime before the patient (donor) was connected to the procedure.No patient (donor) was connected at the time of the vent.No patient (donor) information is reasonably known.The pmn cell collection set is not available for return because it was discarded by the customer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: a review of the device history record (dhr) for this unit showed no irregularities during manufacturing that were relevant to this issue.Spectra optia operator's manual directs the operator of the proper manner and sequence to connect solutions.Root cause: based on the customer statements and the run data file analysis, the root cause of this incident is determined to be operator error.As soon as the operator noticed the error, he immediately terminated the procedure.
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