It was reported that the arctic sun device would not suction sterile water into the reservoir upon device set-up.
During a call with ms&s, it was determined by troubleshooting that the fluid delivery line was not working properly.
The fluid delivery line was replaced, and therapy was initiated on an (b)(6) year old male patient status post cardiac arrest.
During a follow-up phone call on 09may2019 with the charge nurse, it was reported that the patient had received therapy for three and a half days and reached the target temperature.
The nurse also reported that the temperature probe cable had been giving erratic temperatures, but they were able to use the cable to complete therapy.
After 14 hours in the maintenance phase, the family decided to withdraw care and the patient expired.
The charge nurse stated that the cause of death was due to the patient's condition and was not device related.
The charge nurse stated the cause of death was cardiorespiratory arrest.
The patient had been receiving vasopressors and had a significant cardiac history.
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