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SHILEY HEART LUNG MACHINE

Received Aug 8, 1996 · Event occurred Jul 11, 1996

Report 36759 · MDR key 36759

Device

Generic name

Bubble Detector

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Device Alarm System
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

87 YR

  • Air Embolism
  • Death

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AIR OBSERVED IN ARTERIAL LINE AT FIELD, DURING OPEN HEART SURGERY WITH PROBABLE AIR INADVERTENTLY INJECTED OR PUMPED INTO THE AORTA.