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MalfunctionLNR

THERAKOS CELEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM

Received Jul 25, 2019 · Event occurred Jun 18, 2019

Report MW5088393 · MDR key 8831144

Device

Generic name

System, Photopheresis, Extracoporation

Product problems

  • Output Problem

Patient

52 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE THERAKOS CELEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM FAILED TO COLLECT A BUFFY COAT TO BE TREATED. THE MFR WAS CONTACTED TO TROUBLESHOOT BUT NO SOLUTION WAS FOUND. THE PT'S BLOOD WAS RETURNED WITHOUT LOSS OR ADVERSE EVENT. THE SMART CART FROM THE PROCEDURE WAS RETURNED TO MALLINCKRODT FOR ANALYSIS BUT NO ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED BY THEM. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).