A pt had positive cultures for mycobacterium fortuitum following multiple open heart procedures that utilized a sorin 3t heater cooler device.The pt initially presented for a left ventricular assist device implantation on (b)(6) 2016.The pt returned to the operating room on (b)(6) 2016 to undergo a left ventricular assist device pump exchange due to suspected clot formation in the device.At this time, a right ventricular assist device was placed in addition to a new left ventricular assist device.The pt returned to the operating room a third time on (b)(6) 2016 for a mediastinal exploration.The pt returned to the operating room a fourth time on (b)(6) 2016 to have the right ventricular assist device removed and left the operating room with an open chest.On (b)(6) 2016, the pt returned to the operating room for a chest closure/muscle flap.On (b)(6) 2016, the pt was taken to the operating room a sixth time for an egd/peg placement.The pt developed a sternal wound infection and was taken back to the operating room on (b)(6) 2016 for a sternal wound debridement.The pt returned to the operating room on (b)(6) 2016 and (b)(6) 2016 for a sternal closure/muscle flap.Cultures for mycobacterium were sent on (b)(6) 2016.The results from the culture were reported as positive on (b)(6) 2016.The pt was transferred to a rehabilitation center on (b)(6) 2016.This pt experienced a prolonged hospital stay, and add'l surgical operations as a result of the mycobacterium infection.Sorin 3t heater coolers have been reported in literature as a potential source for mycobacterium infection in pts undergoing open heart procedures.To date (07/14/2016), all mycobacterium cultures from the sorin 3t machine used on this pt have resulted negative.Cleaning records have been maintained and the machine that was used on this pt has been pulled from use to undergo extensive testing and subsequent cleaning and disinfection.The results of these tests have not been resulted as of today, 07/14/2016.
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