Model Number 61000 |
Device Problems
Defective Component (2292); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 11/21/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4): maintenance review investigation: a terumo bct service technician visited the customer's site and machine checkout was performed.The service technician was able to duplicate the reported condition.The machine was connected with sts and it was noted that the return air detector was reading fluid all the time.The ribbon cable coming from the rlad was moved and it was noted that the status would change to air detected back to fluid detected.The upper and lower strobe cca's were replaced.The rlad was also replaced per manufacturing specifications.An autotest was successfully performed.One year of service history was reviewed for this device with no problems identified related to the reported condition.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 during setup for a collection procedure, they received multiple 'return line air detector detected fluid too soon' alarms.No patient (donor) was connected at the time of the event.No patient (donor) information is reasonably known.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being filed to provide additional information.Investigation: the device serial number history report indicates no further related issues have been reported for this device.The run data file (rdf) was analyzed for this event.The reported condition was verified in the rdf.Root cause: since the replacement of the rlad (return line air detector) has resolved the issue, it is likely that this part was defective or a contributing factor.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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