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 01/07/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the manufacturer's subsidiary,when the device was cooled, sometimes the measured temperature exceeded 40 degrees celsius (c), and sometimes it dropped to 20 degrees c.After a while, the value became normal so the end user continued to use the device.The issue had occurred multiple times.The end user checked the values using the measurements provided by the lab data each time.
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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) displayed variations in the measured temperature value.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: on (b)(6) 2022, the team experienced a problem with their blood parameter monitor (bpm) whereby the temperature measured value varied inaccurately, and eventually became normal.The device was not changed out, there was no delay or blood loss, and the procedure was completed successfully.The end user stated that this situation has happened several times on this device since last summer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was not verifiable.The end user decided not to return the device at this time so an evaluation could not be completed.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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During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed that the blood parameter monitor (bpm) was not abnormal during the evaluation.The probe tracked temperature consistently with a bpm on the lab use only (luo) testing equipment.The base excess (be) value depends in part on the potential hydrogen (ph), which is also affected by temperature.No unexpected temperature fluctuations were observed.It was determined that the bpm met specification.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint could not be confirmed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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