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MalfunctionKRL

TERUMO ULTRASONIC AIR SENSOR

Received Jul 20, 2006 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2006

Report 1828100-2006-00276 · MDR key 741426

Device

Generic name

Air Bubble Detector

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Sensor problems
  • Device Issue

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PREPARATION FOR AND DURING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, THE AIR DETECTION SENSOR DID NOT FUNCTION, REQUIRING IT TO BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION ANTICIPATED BUT NOT YET BEGUN.