Catalog Number 80300 |
Device Problems
Complete Blockage (1094); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/23/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 approximately 8 minutes into a collection procedure, they received a 'draw pressure too low' alarm.As the operator withdrew the needle, clotting was observed on top of the needle.The operator ended the procedure.Per the customer, the donor is 'fine'.Patient (donor) information is not available at this time.The trima collection 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.Investigation: a review of the device history record (dhr) for this unit showed no irregularities during manufacturing that were relevant to this issue.Root cause: based on the information provided, the alarms were caused by the end of the needle clotting.A definitive root cause for the clotting could not be determined.Possible causes include but are not limited to:- inadequate venipuncture/needlestick- inadequate anticoagulation due to restricted acda flow- inadequate anticoagulation due to high ac ratio- donor physiology causing excessive clumping/clotting.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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