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It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the level sensor pads were not sticking to the venous reservoir and causing an alarm.As a result, an alternate device was employed.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.Clinical review: there was no additional information available regarding the level sensing system incident during a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure on (b)(6) 2020.According to the obtained information, the team had the level sensing system alarm five times during a procedure, and the team proceeded to exchange the level sensing pads.It was not known what type of reservoir system the team used.This did not delay the continuation of the surgical procedure.There was no harm or blood loss associated with the event.
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