Maquet cardiopulmonary requested the product in question for further investigation in the laboratory of the manufacturer on 2020-07-01.The investigation was performed on 2020-10-12.As stated in the investigation report the blockage of the rotor was caused by an extensive blood clotting, localized on the rotor surface.Thereby the rotor on pump casing.After cleaning the product, the rotor turned free and the pump function was restored.Thus the reported failure could be confirmed.With reference to the risk assessment (hls set advanced 5.0 / hls set advanced 7.0, dms #1468452, v23) and in consultation with the manager medical affairs the following events can contribute to clotting in the circuit: -de-airing luer lock connection too loose; -air remains in or enters the circuit; -hemostasis; -air or blood remains in luer lock access port; -too low anticoagulation; -too low at level, effect of heparin is too limited; -protamine sulfate enters the hls set; -administration of substitution of congealable substance such as plateles; -(consumption) coagulopathy; -thrombozytopenia.The occurrence rate was calculated for the reported issue and it was determined that this is not a systemic issue.Therefore, no remedial action is required.The occurrence rate related to the reported issue is currently being monitored as part of maquet cardiopulmonary¿ s trending program and additional investigations or corrections will be implemented in case of adverse trending.
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