MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SORIN GROUP DEUTSCHLAND S5 GAS BLENDER SYSTEM; GAS CONTROL UNIT, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 25-40-45

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/06/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Sorin group (b)(4) manufactures the s5 gas blender system.The incident occurred in (b)(6).This medwatch report is being filed on behalf of sorin group (b)(4).Sorin group (b)(4) received a report that the s5 gas blender system stopped working properly and the arterial blood started to turn a darker color and the venous saturations began dropping during a procedure.A backup gas blender was used to continue the procedure.There was no report of patient injury.The device has been requested for return to sorin group (b)(4) for investigation.A follow-up report will be sent when the investigation is complete.

Event Description

Sorin group (b)(4) received a report that the s5 gas blender system stopped working properly and the arterial blood started to turn a darker color and the venous saturations began dropping during a procedure.A backup gas blender was used to continue the procedure.There was no report of patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sorin group (b)(4) manufactures the s5 gas blender system.The incident occurred in (b)(6).This medwatch report is being filed on behalf of sorin group (b)(4).The complained gas blender was returned to sorin group (b)(4) for investigation.Visual inspection did not identify any defects or abnormalities and the issue was not reproduced during functional testing.The device worked within specification.A functional check and new calibration were performed.Functional control and a technical safety inspection were carried out and no further issues were discovered.The device was cleaned and disinfected and returned to the customer.A review of the dhr did not identify any deviations or non-conformities relevant to the reported issue.Sorin group (b)(4) will continue to monitor for trends related to this type of issue.

• Brand Name: S5 GAS BLENDER SYSTEM
• Type of Device: GAS CONTROL UNIT, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SORIN GROUP DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich, 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer (Section G): SORIN GROUP DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich, 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer Contact: joan ceasar ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004 ; 2812287260
• MDR Report Key: 5766899
• MDR Text Key: 48716023
• Report Number: 9611109-2016-00420
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101046
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/06/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/01/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 25-40-45
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other