The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, during a non clinical activity; the outer box tape of an oxygenator unit was noted to have a double layer of tape, making the user feel that the original seal was broken.No patient involvement.
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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 september 25, 2020.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: h6 (identification of evaluation codes 11, 3331, 4114, 111, 4307).Method code #1: 11 - testing of device from same lot/batch retained by manufacturer.Method code #2: 3331 - analysis of production records.Method code #3: 4114 - device not returned.Results code: 111 - packaging problem identified.Conclusions code: 4307 - cause traced to component failure.The sample was not returned for investigation.However, the evaluation of the photo shows that, the first piece of tape does not contact the corrugated cutout per procedure and a second piece of tape placed overtop does.Retention sample was found to have only one piece of tape and that it contacted the corrugated cutout.Tape placement is 100% inspected in manufacturing.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending and follow-up.
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