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MalfunctionKRL

SORIN S3 BUBBLE DETECTOR SENSOR

Received Dec 6, 2016 · Event occurred Nov 10, 2016

Report 9611109-2016-00808 · MDR key 6149886

Device

Generic name

Monitor And/or Control, Level Sensing, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Model number

23-07-40

Product problems

  • Device Displays Incorrect Message
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PATIENT INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. SORIN GROUP (B)(4) MANUFACTURES THE SORIN S3 BUBBLE DETECTOR SENSOR. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6). THIS MEDWATCH REPORT IS BEING FILED ON BEHALF OF SORIN GROUP (B)(4). A SORIN GROUP FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE FACILITY TO INVESTIGATE. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRMED THE REPORTED ISSUE AND REPLACED THE BUBBLE SENSOR. SUBSEQUENT TESTING DID NOT IDENTIFY FURTHER ISSUES AND THE UNIT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. A REVIEW OF THE DHR DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY DEVIATIONS OR NON-CONFORMITIES RELEVANT TO THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SENT WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem

SORIN GROUP (B)(4) RECEIVED A REPORT THAT AN ERROR MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE HEART-LUNCH MACHINE REGARDING THE SORIN S3 BUBBLE DETECTOR SENSOR DURING A PROCEDURE. THERE IS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY.

Remedial action

  • Other