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 december 21, 2020.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: h6 (identification of evaluation codes 3120, 2199, 4582, 3005, 11, 3331, 4114, 3221, 4315).Component code: 3120 - temperature sensor.Health effect - impact code: 2199 - no health consequences or impact.Health effect - clinical code: 4582 - no clinical signs, symptoms or conditions.Medical device problem code: 3005 - output problem.Type of investigation #1: 11 - testing of device from same lot/batch retained by manufacturer.Type of investigation #2: 3331 - analysis of production records.Type of investigation #3: 4114 - device not returned.Investigation findings:3221 - no findings available.Investigation conclusion: 4315 - cause not established.The affected sample was not returned so a thorough investigation could not be conducted.A representative retention sample was built into a water circuit with heated water flowing through the heat exchanger.Auxiliary thermometers were added immediately after the arterial outlet and immediately before the venous inlet.The difference between the auxiliary thermometers and the provided thermistors was negligible.Due to the device not being returned, the lack of information provided and the event not being duplicated with a retention sample, it is not possible to determine the exact cause this event.It is possible that the arterial thermistor was damaged in some way causing it to not read at all or correctly.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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