Model Number 550AHCT |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/12/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the manufacturer's sales associate, the end user had been doing in-vivo calibrations and it took several times before the unit values were closer to the blood gas values.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use of the device for cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb), the blood parameter monitor (bpm) was displaying a different hematocrit (hct) value than the blood gas analyzer.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated block: b5.
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Event Description
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Per clinical review: the team had an incident with the blood parameter monitor (bpm), during a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure on (b)(6) 2021.The bpm passed the color chip test without issue, for the procedure on that day.After the first in-vivo, the team stated, that the hematocrit (hct) values or numbers were way off from the blood gas values.The in-vivo calibrations were being done.And took several times before the unit trended closer to blood gases.The team did not exchange the unit out.There was no delay in the continuation of the surgical procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated blocks: h3 and h6 the reported complaint was not verifiable since the product was not returned for evaluation or testing.Multiple diligence attempts for part return were unsuccessful.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated blocks: h3 and h6 during laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) performed numerous in-vivo adjustments and each one was reflected accurately on the display.The monitor was turned off and set idle for eight hours, and restarted in operate mode for an extended period of time with no issues.There was no way to recreate the specific situation reported in the complaint but the issue was not duplicated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated blocks: d9 and h3 h3 81 - evaluation is in progress, but not yet concluded.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint could not be confirmed.The service repair technician (srt) was not able to duplicate the reported complaint.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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