MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBH HEART LUNG MACHINE; PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE

Model Number ROTAFLOW CHINESE ZH-PLUG

Device Problem Intermittent Communication Failure (4038)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/25/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A follow-up medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.Further information has been requested but has not yet been received.

Event Description

It was reported that the rotaflow shows the error message ¿com error¿ after 10hours of patient treatment.The device has been exchanged with a backup device.No harm to any person occurred.Complaint id: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The initial failure description was that the rotaflow displays the error message "error com".The failure occurred during patient treatment and has been exchanged with a backup device.No harm to any person occurred.A getinge service technician was on site on 2022-01-15 to repair the affected rotaflow (serial#(b)(6)).The technician confirmed the reported failure and replaced the rfc (rotaflow console) control board kit (material#70103.4051).After the replacement the device is working as intended.The affected rfc (rotaflow console) control board kit (material#70103.4051) is not available.Based on these investigation results the reported failure could be confirmed.The failure mode "com error" can be linked to the following most possible root causes according to our risk management file.Malfunction of the microcomputer system: 1.Internal cpu failure; 2.Failure on other device parts (rotary knob, display, etc); 3.Failure of internal components (adc, etc.).The product in question was produced in 2015-09-01.The review of the non-conformities has been performed on 2022-02-01 for the period of 2015-09-01 to 2021-12-25.It does not show any non-conformity in regard to the reported product and failure.There is no indication on manufacturing issues occurred during this time, thus production related influences are unlikely.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.The occurrence rate was calculated for the reported issue and it was determined that this is not a systemic issue.Therefore, no remedial action is required.

Event Description

Complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HEART LUNG MACHINE
• Type of Device: PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBH; neue rottenburger strasse 37; hechingen
• Manufacturer (Section G): JULIA KAPFENBERGER; neue rottenburger strasse 37; hechingen
• Manufacturer Contact: neue rottenburger strasse 37; hechingen
• MDR Report Key: 13104843
• MDR Text Key: 282896582
• Report Number: 8010762-2021-00678
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KFM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K991864
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ROTAFLOW CHINESE ZH-PLUG
• Device Catalogue Number: 701046405
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention