Model Number 3ZZAF200XA |
Device Problem
Particulates (1451)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 01/17/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Terumo has not received the device for evaluation; therefore, the investigation has yet to be completed.Terumo plans on submitting a follow-up report when the investigation is complete and when more information becomes available.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, during prime, there is a particulate in the fiber bundle.No patient involvement.Product was changed out.Procedure was completed successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on january 17, 2018.(b)(4).All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations.(b)(4).The returned sample was visually inspected upon receipt, it confirmed the reported observation.The returned unit was cut open and the particulate/ foreign matter was carefully taken out.It was then placed on the ftir instrument and substance spectrum was obtained.The output closely match to polyaniline (pani).It was determined that the substance is not native to the tcvs facility and the supplier was notified about the issue.A retention sample was obtained from same product code / lot number, no anomalies noted including any foreign matter.All ports of the arterial filters are capped to keep the contaminants out.The actual root cause of the particulate found within the arterial filter can not be determined.It is likely that the foreign matter may have transferred to the product during handling or contaminated prime solution being used; however, it was not able to be confirmed.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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