It was reported that a high delta p is noted with the oxygenator.It was noted during patient use.The oxygenator was not replaced however the perfusionists had to keep higher rotation to obtain a normal flow.The product was received for investigation in the laboratory of manufacturer.Visual inspection and leak test were performed.No damage or abnormalities could be found on the sample.A leakage test on the blood side was performed.At 0.2 bar a leak was detected at the luer of the blood inlet connector.Under the microscope, a crack was found on this luer.No pressure drop could be determined during the water-side leak test.No pressure increase could be observed.The leakage on the luer was not reported initially by the customer.Additionally, during visual control a 3-way valve was found to be installed on the luer-lock connector "sampling venous" by the customer.It is possible that the leakage/crack could be caused due to further handling (after oxygenator replacement) of the product or during 3-way valve installation.The reported failure could not be reproduced in the laboratory.Based on this, the product failure could not be confirmed.The production records of the affected quadrox-i module were reviewed.Following tests are performed according to the bop (basic operation procedure) as a 100 % inspection: leak test after welding, pressure test heat exchanger , leak test water side, leak and flow test gas side, pressure test blood side.According to the final test results, the oxygenators with the serial# (b)(6) passed the test as per specifications.Production related influences can be excluded.The production history record (dhr) of the affected hqv 69400 with lot# 3000177702 was reviewed.According to the dhr results, the product hqv 69400 passed the defined manufacturing and final release specifications.There is no indication on manufacturing issues.Thus production related influences are unlikely.The reported failure was identified as part of current risk management file (dms #1464420, v19) and the most probable causes are associated with: blockage of oxygenator, impaired blood flow, deteriorating gas transfer, obstructed gas flow.The occurrence rate related to the reported issue is currently being monitored as part of maquet cardiopulmonary¿s trending program and additional investigations or corrections will be implemented in case of adverse trending.
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