| Model Number |
MCH-1000(I) |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/05/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A cardioquip technician submitted photos of tubing to epidemiology for investigation during an on-site inspection.Due to the discoloration of the tubing, epidemiology recommended that the device receive hpc testing to provide a quantitative assessment of water quality.Following test results outside of cardioquip specifications, cardioquip recommended that either (1) the customer perform cleaning and disinfection procedures detailed in the ifu and reperform hpc testing, (2) the device receive an internal water pathway replacement, or (3) the customer participate in cardioquip's trade-in program.The customer chose to reperform cleaning and disinfection and hpc testing.
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Event or Problem Description
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A cardioquip (cq) customer notified cq service that the internal tubing of this device was suspected of contamination.The cq director of operations and epidemiology recommended that the customer perform a quarterly cleaning and disinfection procedure according to the device instructions for use (ifu).Hpc testing is also recommended to provide a quantitative assessment of water quality.No patient involvement was reported.Hpc test results outside of cq specifications for water quality were received on (b)(6) 2026, indicating device contamination.
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