It was reported that during use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the heater-cooler displayed an "e08" error message on channel a.As a result, an alternate device was employed.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.Per clinical review: the team had an e08 channel on the patient side of their heater cooler during a cpb procedure on (b)(6) 2018.The heater cooler was unable to warm up the heat exchanger, and consequently the patient, therefore the perfusionist exchanged the unit during the procedure.The exchange of the heater cooler did not delay the surgical procedure.There was no harm or blood loss associated with this occurrence.
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The field service representative (fsr), verified the reported complaint.He received the e08 error code and after troubleshooting, determined that the heater assembly on channel a is defective.No replacement was available as this is an obsolete part.There will be no parts to send back.
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