Model Number BEQ-HLS 7050 USA |
Device Problems
Clumping in Device or Device Ingredient (1095); Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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Patient Problems
Pneumonia (2011); Respiratory Failure (2484)
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Event Date 01/04/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A follow-up medwatch will be submitted if additional information becomes available.The device has been requested but not received.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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According to the customer: on (b)(6) 2017 around 11:50 am.(b)(6) female severe ards with hypoxemic respiratory failure secondary to influenza pneumonia complicated by pneumococcal pneumonia and bacteremia.Developed purpura fulminans.Pt was initiated on vv ecmo support 1/3 at 12:50 (31 fr avalon).Pt was not anticoagulated due to fib >1000.Elevated inr, pt, aptt.Nursing called me to the bedside due to sudden drop in flow.Shortly before this crrt machine clotted.Hls set was removed due to clotting.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was returned and investigated in the laboratory of the manufacturer.A visual inspection was performed.At the blood inlet and blood outlet side no clots were visible.The hls module was cleaned with sodium hypochlorite solution.The hls module was connected to the cardiohelp device and the pressure values shows no abnormalities.No other abnormalities were detected.Thus the reported failure could not be confirmed.Based on the results obtained during investigation at this time the cause of the reported incident was determined to not be attributed to a device related malfunction.Since the reported failure did not contribute to a death or serious injury and no systemic issue could be determined no corrective action is needed at this time.The data is also being handled through a designated maquet cardiopulmonary trending and applicable investigation process.Due to this no further investigation initiations will be completed at this time.
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Event Description
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(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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