The laboratory investigation was performed on 2020-06-05.As stated in the investigation report clots could be found inside the oxygenator.The arterial pressure could not be displayed.In addition the adhesive membrane on the sensors shows a yellowish discoloration in all sensors.Thus the reported failure could be confirmed.The most probable root cause are clots in the oxygenator.According to the risk assessment (hls set advanced 5.0 / hls set advanced 7.0, dms # (b)(4), v22) following causes could lead to coagulation: -de-airing luer lock connection too loose; -air remains in or enters the circuit ; -hemostasis; -air or blood remains in luer lock access port; -too low anticoagulation; -too low at level, effect of heparin is too limited; -protamine sulfate enters the hls set; -administration of substitution of congealable substance such as plateles; -(consumption) coagulopathy; -thrombocytopenia.The occurrence rate related to the reported issue is currently being monitored as part of maquet cardiopulmonary¿s trending program and additional investigations or corrections will be implemented in case of adverse trending.The occurrence rate was calculated for the reported issue and it was determined that this is not a systemic issue.Therefore, no remedial action is required.
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