The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the perfusionist noticed blood bubbling out from the 1/4" blue capped port, the port located directly next to the 1/2" venous return port atop the capiox reservoir.The product was not changed out.There was a blood loss of (5) five to (10) ten cc.No known impact or consequence to patient.Procedure was completed successfully.
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The returned sample was visually inspected.It was found that there was a blue cap on venous inlet port of the reservoir that was not from a terumo product, but rather another manufacturer's cap that was connected to the port.No anomalies were noted anywhere on the device.The reservoir lid was then removed from the housing and a venous inlet port leak test was performed by clamping off the tubing connected and applying air pressure to the line.The port was pressurized to approximately 150 mmhg, which is the maximum pressure allowed in the reservoir.No leaks were noted during this test.The other manufacturer's cap had been left on the port during this test.A review of the device history record revealed no manufacturing anomalies.The reported event was not able to be replicated; therefore, the complaint was not confirmed and a definitive root cause was not able to be determined.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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