Bilateral lung transplant recipient who had surgery approximately 2 years ago.This patient was recently identified by department of id (infectious disease) to have positive test results for m.Chimera spore.This spore is possible related to the use of the liva nova (sorin) 3t heater coolers used by cardiac perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass.At the time of consent for surgery the patient should also had a disclosure that these heater coolers will be in use as per fda and manufacturers recommendations.Department of id, perfusion and all regulatory and executive leadership are actively working with dph (department of public health) to identify and comply with all requests.
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