Model Number 5773 |
Device Problem
False Alarm (1013)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/03/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As per the perfusionist, multiple different placements and resets were attempted, but the sensor would only alarm when engaged.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set-up of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the ultrasonic air sensor (uas) would only alarm when engaged.As a result, an alternate device was employed.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint could not be confirmed.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Event Description
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Additional information received indicated that the air bubble detector (abd) would alarm when there was no bubble present.They tried different areas on the circuit and it still alarmed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the user facility, the air bubble detector (abd) was connected to the arterial pump below the reservoir at the time of the reported complaint.The latch was secure and the sensor cables were checked with no issues found.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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During laboratory evaluation, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed no failure of the air bubble detector (abd) to alarm in the presence of air.
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