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MalfunctionGKT

SPECTRA OPTIA®

Received Nov 16, 2023 · Event occurred Feb 14, 2023

Report 18147602 · MDR key 18147602

Device

Generic name

Separator, Automated, Blood Cell, Diagnostic

Manufacturer

Terumo Bct, Inc.

Lot number

2211216241

Patient

23360 DA · Male

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING APHERESIS STEM CELL COLLECTION. HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IDENTIFIED RETURN PRESSURE ALARMS WITH POOR FLOW. UNABLE TO OBTAIN BLOOD FLOW GREATER THAN 50-60ML/MIN. FLUSHING, REVERSING AND REPOSITIONING OF PATIENT WAS ATTEMPTED WITHOUT CHANGE TO. UPON INSPECTION OF TUBING DURING ATTEMPTS AT FIXING RETURN FLOW, IDENTIFIED HERMETIC SEAL ON RETURN LINE. NEW KIT SET-UP/PRIMED. NO OTHER EXPERIENCED ONCE KIT CHANGED.