Terumo has received the device for evaluation, however, 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).
Results: results pending completion of investigation; conclusions: conclusion not yet available.
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The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during cardiopulmonary bypass, there was a decreased performance of oxygenator during run.
Per clinical specialist the patient was in for placement of left ventricle assist device (heartmate 3).
The lactate levels were high (>4), the ph was acidotic with base deficits of >-7.
5, low hco3 levels.
The first act level was 999, which is not considered a measurable level so it's unknown as to what the true anticoagulation level was at that point in time, also it was mentioned that patient had high bilirubin level.
The po2 values were good, the pco2 values were slightly elevated, arterial saturations, the venous saturation values, hemoglobin and hematocrit were all good.
The do2 values were adequate.
The patient has no urine output per the record attached, there was 3900 ml of volume removed via hemofiltration.
No known impact or consequences to patient; the product was not changed out; the surgery was completed successfully.
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