| Model Number |
76810 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Exposure to Body Fluids (1745); Hepatitis (1897)
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| Date of Event |
12/15/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This is directly related to medwatch 1212122-2019-00002, same event.(b)(4).The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no issues were noted related to this complaint.The certificate of conformance (coc) was reviewed and the component was deemed conforming by the supplier.It was noted by the customer that the flow through the filter as the time of the incident was over 500 ml/min.The flow through the filter was noted as 30% greater than the recommended 350 ml/min as stated in the instructions for use.All available information has been placed on file in the quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the leukocyte filter burst within minutes of the initiating its use.The perfusionist (user of the device) was exposed to infectious blood when it got into the users' right eye.The user was wearing gloves, no protective gown or eye protection was utilized.The user went to the emergency room and was started on antiviral medication.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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