Maquet medical systems,usa(importer)submits this report on behalf of the legal manufacturer of the device maquet cardiopulmonary ag kehler strasse 31, 76437 rastatt, germany.A follow-up medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.Reference exemption # e2018002.Importer- maquet medical systems usa, 45 barbour pond drive, wayne, nj 07470.Contact person- (b)(6).Maquet cardiopulmonary gmbh was investigated the product in the laboratory of manufacturer.The sample only received with the short tubes on each side of the valve.At the outlet of the oneway valve, the tube is slightly bent.Blood can be seen under the tube at the mold partitions of the connector.On tube, oblique imprints can be seen at the cable tie.Leak test was performed at approximately 0,3 bar pressure.A leak under the cap (drawing position 7) was detected.Getince cp antalya reviewed device history record of the complained batch.In addition, supplier reviewed device history record of the valve.There were no references found which are indicating a non-conformance of the product in question.According to supplier, during manufacturing the valves undergo 100% inspection for leak.Dhr of the valve shows no abnormality.However it was decided that sample investigation is needed.Based on that supplier complaint has been initiated for further investigation of this issue.Therefore, one of the most probable cause could be material failure.The other cause could be operational issues as stated in the initial report.Getinge cp antalya has initiated scar # (b)(4).All further actions will be followed by this scar.The reported failure did not contribute to death or serious injury.In addition at this time it cannot be concluded that this is a systemic error.No further actions in the field are required.This complaint is being monitored as part of the complaint data trending of maquet cardiopulmonary gmbh and further investigations and measures will be conducted in case of adverse trending.
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