| Catalog Number |
CLXUSA |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/13/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The system was used for treatment.This case is reportable as an mdr due to the reportable malfunctions, alarm #7: blood leak (centrifuge chamber) and drive tube lreak/break.Since these reportable malfunctions are associated only with the kit, this mdr will be only against the kit.A batch record review for kit lot p328 was conducted.There were no non-conformances associated with this lot.This lot met all release requirements.A review of kit lot p328 shows no trends.Trends were reviewed for complaint categories alarm #7: blood leak (centrifuge chamber) and drive tube leak/break.No trends were detected for these complaint categories.At the time of this report, the complaint investigation is still in process.A final report will be filed when the investigation is complete.(b)(4).(b)(6) 2026.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer contacted therakos to report an alarm #7: blood leak (centrifuge chamber) and a drive tube leak/break, both of which occurred with their cellex photopheresis kit ("kit") during an extracorporeal photopheresis (ecp) treatment.Less than approximately 100 ml of whole blood had been processed.The ecp treatment was aborted, and residual blood was not returned to the patient.After opening the centrifuge chamber door, the customer noticed the top of the drive tube appeared twisted.The customer mentioned no difficulties installing the kit and reported a fine mist of blood in a circular motion on the wall and blood on the chamber ceiling.No holes were observed.The customer has returned photographs for evaluation.The patient has been reported to have been stable.No patient harm has been reported.
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