| Catalog Number |
CX*RX15RW30 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
09/02/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The actual device was discarded by the involved facility.Therefore, the investigation was limited to the information provided by the involved facility and a retention sample from the reported product code/lot number combination.Visual inspection found no anomalies in the appearance.Visual inspection focusing on the state of the arm component confirmed no anomalies.The sample was set on a holder.The reservoir was held by the holder firmly and did not come off the holder.A review of the device history record and shipping inspection records of the reported product code/lot number combination was conducted with no relevant findings.A search of the complaint file found no other report with the involved product code/lo number combination.There is no evidence this event was related to a device defect or malfunction.The investigation verified the retention sample was the normal product with no defect which would relate to the reported falling-off.While the exact cause of the reported event cannot be definitively determined based on the available information, it is likely the device was exposed to some shock force during transportation resulting in the reported event.The device labeling does address the potential for such an event in the instructions-for-use (ifu) with statements such as the following: do not use if the package or device is damaged (e.G.Cracked) or any of the port caps are off.Terumo medical products (tmp) (importer) registration no.2243441 is submitting this report on behalf of ashitaka factory of terumo corporation (manufacturer) registration no.9681834.Exemption number e2015022.All available information has been placed on file in quality assurance at the manufacturing facility for appropriate tracking, trending and follow-up.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported breakage in the capiox device during a procedure.Follow up communication with the user facility confirmed the following information: the oxygenator was found detached from the venous reservoir during the circulation of the prime; the case was vsd closure with mv repair in a child; the case was carried out by tying the oxygenator to the reservoir with gauze pieces which is not a good practice as it becomes a hindrance to the view of the perfusionist in case of any malfunction or accident during cpb; and the patient was not harmed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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