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TERUMO AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR

Received Jul 6, 2007 · Event occurred May 15, 2007

Report 1828100-2007-00186 · MDR key 876690

Device

Generic name

Air Sensor

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Product problems

  • Sensor problems

Patient

YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, THE AIR BUBBLE SENSOR ISSUED A FALSE AIR BUBBLE ALARM. THE AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR WAS REPLACED AND THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.