Maquet medical systems,usa(importer)submits this report on behalf of the legal manufacturer of the device maquet cardiopulmonary(b)(4) rastatt, germany.A follow-up medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.Reference exemption # (b)(4) importer- maquet medical systems usa (b)(4) contact person- (b)(6).The defective hls module advance was sent to the manufacturer for investigation.The sample was contaminated and was cleaned several times with sodium hypochlorite.The pump's protective cover has been removed.The contacts and pcb of the venous pressure sensor are corroded.The module was connected top the cardiohelp and a water circuit was created according to the ifu.Venous pressure on the cardiohelp shows no changes or other abnormalities.Possible cause of error: after venting, the yellow cap must be replaced on the vent luer lock (see ifu).If the cap is not put back on the luer lock, the membrane gets wet after some time and drips onto the pressure sensors.When the sensors are dried, most of them work properly again.
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