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MalfunctionKRJ

FILTER, PRE BYPASS

Received Feb 27, 2012 · Event occurred Feb 10, 2012

Report 2494521 · MDR key 2494521

Device

Generic name

Disposable Product (describe Below)

Catalog number

72698

Lot number

NP19

Product problems

  • Occlusion Within Device
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

Patient

65 YR

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A PRE-BYPASS FILTER USED WITH THE CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (CPB) CIRCUIT OCCLUDED DURING SET UP FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. THERE WAS NO PT EXPOSURE. THE PRE-BYPASS FILTER FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. IT APPEARS TO HAVE COME FROM THE FACTORY SEALED ON THE INFLOW SIDE.