FDA Adverse Event
Death
Summary report: N
PLEUR-EVAC AUTOTRANSFUSION SYSTEM
MDR report key: 28749
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Received November 17, 1995
Report
- Report Number
- 1483039-1995-00023
- Event Type
- Death
- Date Received
- November 17, 1995
- Date of Event
- October 11, 1994
- Report Date
- November 16, 1995
- Manufacturer
- DEKNATEL, INC.
- Product Code
- CAC
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Distributor report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
PER LAWSUIT: AUTOTRANSFUSION SYSTEM WAS USED DURING OPEN HEART SURGERY. SHORTLY AFTER SURGERY, DECEDENT SUFFERED A CARDIAC ARREST, WAS UNABLE TO BE RESUSCITATED, AND EXPIRED DUE TO A MASSIVE AIR EMBOLISM. THIS REPORT IS BASED ON INFO OFFERED IN A CIVIL LAWSUIT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLEUR-EVAC AUTOTRANSFUSION SYSTEM | CHEST DRAINAGE & AUTOTRANSFUSION SYSTEM | CAC | DEKNATEL, INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | * | Death |