It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the rubber manifold of the switch was leaking.The user added more water to the unit and continued to use.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.Per clinical review: during a cpb case the perfusionist had a slow drip on the back of the heater cooler.They added more water to the unit and put a towel below the leak to mitigate any puddles of water on the floor that would cause a slip.The unit worked to cool and warm the patient efficiently during the case.The unit was not changed out until after the procedure, in which biomed noticed that the rubber manifold was leaking, therefore causing the external leak.There was no delay due to the incident with the dual heater cooler.The patient was warmed on bypass with the device, and there was no blood loss nor harm associated with the event.
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