It was reported by the customer that during an open abdomen procedure, a patient experienced cardiopulmonary arrest.Per the customer, at the time, the neptune was used as a "wound vac" (vacuum assisted closure) in the procedure, the patient no longer showed vital signs.The customer further reported that a customer employee attempted to use the neptune device to create a "wound vac" to the area where bleeding was profuse.The patient was reported to have died during the procedure.Per the original reporter from the customer, the neptune in no way caused or contributed to the demise of the patient.While it was reported that the neptune did not cause or contribute to the patient¿s condition per the original reporter, using the neptune in conjunction with closed wound drains is a contraindication or usage and could result in a serious injury.
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