| Model Number |
BEQ-HLS 7050 USA #SHLS Set Advanced 7.0 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Increase in Pressure (1491)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/17/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The event occurred in the us.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026 the customer cannulated a patient for va.Customer were flowing a little over 3l approximately 10 minutes after initiation and the delta pressure was 26 then 5-10 minutes later it shot up to the 70 in the hls set.Immediately the customer grabbed another cardiohelp to prepare it for a circuit change.By the time customer switched to the other hls set, as the delta was in the 170s.After changing the circuit, we had no issues with the flow or the deltas.No harm to any person has been reported.On (b)(6) 2026, the ssu provided additional information regarding the reported event.An iabp and an impella device were also in use during the procedure.No harm to the patient or operator was reported.The patient was experiencing cardiogenic shock and was receiving multiple vasopressors.The patient was cannulated for va ecmo support and was being transferred to a vad/transplant center for further evaluation.No pre-existing medical conditions were identified that could have influenced the reported event.No clots were observed.All pressures were zeroed while the set was free of liquids/priming solution.No visible defects were noted on the sensor housing or the green flexline.The hls set was primed on (b)(6) 2026 and connected to the patient on (b)(6) 2026.The reported malfunction was first noticed approximately 15 to 20 minutes after the set had been connected to the patient.The involved cardiohelp system had been used recently without any reported incidents.The hls set was subsequently exchanged.Due to the reported exchange of the hls set during patient use a report is required.Complaint id: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.Further information has been requested but has not yet been received.A follow up medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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