PERFUSION REPORTS

REPORT
072
DATE
1/1/2021
TITLE
HCU40 failure
DETAILS OF INCIDENT

As the Getinge HCU40 heater cooler was being cleaned, the care support worker noticed a popping sound, sparks and the smell of burning coming from the base of the heater cooler. He immediately stopped refilling the machine with water, turned off the power and ensured that no fire was taking hold within the machine. Cleaning was then ceased.

DETAILS OF INJURY TO PATIENT

n/a

TYPE OF DEVICE/MANUFACTURER

Getinge/Maquet HCU40

ACTION TAKEN

The company was contacted. Datix completed. HCU40 taken out of service and was to be repaired the following week.

RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

This safety report may be associated with the recent FSN from Getinge relating to the replacement of HCU40 valves. Please see FSN 034 in the FSN safety section.

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