LIVANOVA / CARDIAC ASSIST, INC. TANDEMHEART PUMP KIT; PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE
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Model Number 5120-00000 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 12/27/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Statement from bedside nurse; i (bedside nurse) had been bathing my patient and noticed blood at the bottom of the bed.No alarms had gone off, the tandem pump was functioning normal.Upon further inspection of the area, it appeared that blood was coming out of the tandem pump at the outflow site.I got my charge nurse who has 25+ years experience to look at this tandem with me.I pushed the tubing together to better secure it and stop the bleeding.Notified the physician and circ support came to the bedside as well.They put secure tags on the tubing.The charge and saw my push the tubing back in place.An xray was done after to ensure proper placement of tandem.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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