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(b)(6) male with advanced cirrhosis of the liver was undergoing a diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary artery stent placement prior to a scheduled liver transplant.A 7,000 unit bolus dose of heparin was administered before the procedure began.The target act target range was >250 seconds.Fifteen minutes later the initial act reading was out of range low.An 8,000 unit bolus of heparin was administered and the second act reading 4 minutes later was out of range high.No further act testing was done and the procedure was completed.Following the procedure, the patient had low platelet count, prolonged pt/inr and low hematocrit.Blood products were transfused, after which the patient passed away.All healthcare professionals involved in the procedure were interviewed.The investigation concluded that death of the patient was not related to device performance issues with the hemochron signature elite analyzer or low-range act test device.The results of quality controls were also reviewed.Qc results from both electronic and liquid quality controls demonstrated passing results.
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