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TERUMO AIR BUBBLE DETECTOR

Received Jan 12, 2008 · Event occurred Dec 13, 2007

Report 1828100-2008-00031 · MDR key 979132

Device

Generic name

Air Sensor

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Product problems

  • Sensor problems

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PREPARATION FOR USE FOR CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, THE AIR BUBBLE SENSOR ISSUED A FALSE AIR BUBBLE ALARM. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT CONCLUDED.

Remedial action

  • Replace