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MalfunctionKRL

TERUMO ADVANCED PERFUSION SYSTEM 1

Received Mar 14, 2008 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2008

Report 1828100-2008-00184 · MDR key 1018051

Device

Generic name

Air Bubble Detector

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Product problems

  • Sensor problems

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.

Description of Event or Problem

DURING USE OF THE DEVICE FOR CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, THE AIR BUBBLE DETECTION SYSTEM REPEATEDLY ALARMED AND SHUT OFF THE SYSTEM EVEN THOUGH AIR WAS NOT PRESENT. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.