It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, there were abnormal potassium (k+) values displayed.As a result, an alternate device was employed.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, nor adverse consequences to the patient.Per clinical review: the blood parameter monitor (bpm) was used for a percutaneous cardiopulmonary support procedure.It is unknown if the k+ code was placed in the monitor, if the team isolates the sensor prior to induction of bypass, and what the ph of the priming solution is that they currently use in their practice.The user stated that after a store recall incident the value of 4.0 milliequivalent per liter (meq/l) drifted down to 2.7 and then to 1.0 meq/l in a few seconds.The team first changed out the shunt sensor with a newly calibrated shunt sensor of the same lot number.According to the information available, the second shunt gave a shunt sensor error.The information currently available does not state which sensor failed the calibration intensity.The user would have needed to make sure the sensor was engaged with the cable head, and repeat the calibration.If the error was persistent, the failing shunt sensor would need to be replaced.Secondarily, it is not confirmed if the team changed out the monitor after the replacement of the shunt sensor.The patient is noted to have mild acidosis and hyperbilirubinemia, neither would cause a swing.The occurrence did not delay the procedure.There was 1.2 cc of blood loss associated with a change out in the shunt sensor.There was no harm associated with this event.
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