It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the unit failed to heat.The product was changed out and the surgery was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.As per clinical review on 29-mar-2017: the perfusionist has installed valves in their external water hoses and this allows them to deliver warm water to the cardioplegia circuit (hot shot) as warm water is delivered to the oxygenator during rewarming of the patient.When rewarming was attempted (with attempts to also warm the cardioplegia water), the water in the hoses was not rewarming.As troubleshooting attempts were not successful, the team elected to change out the unit to complete the rewarming process and complete the procedure.After the procedure, the local manufacturer's field service representative (fsr) visited the site and inspected and tested the unit and no functional issues were found.It was determined that the perfusionist either adjusted the external valves incorrectly or the valves stuck in the closed position.This unit has been used since this procedure and no issues have been observed.The case was completed successfully, without delay and without associated blood loss.There was no harm observed.
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