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TERUMO AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR

Received Jul 17, 2007 · Event occurred Jun 18, 2007

Report 1828100-2007-00206 · MDR key 882097

Device

Generic name

Air Sensor

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Product problems

  • Sensor problems

Patient

YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION ANTICIPATED BUT NOT BEGUN.

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, THE AIR BUBBLE SENSOR ISSUED A FALSE AIR BUBBLE ALARM AND COULD NOT BE RESET. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.