What can you tell me re: m. chimaera exposure during OHS. Specifically can one be reliably tested even if symptoms have not yet appeared
Steve Farthing Seems to be related to a specific make and model of heater/cooler unit during OHS:
http://www.fda.gov ... Read more
Steve Farthing Seems to be related to a specific make and model of heater/cooler unit during OHS:
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm520191.htm
The hospital should tell you if that unit was used for your procedure. The link describes symptoms to watch for but infection is rare according to FDA.
UPDATED: Mycobacterium chimaera Infections Associated with Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH Stӧckert 3T Heater-Cooler System: FDA Safety Communication
Barbara Gard Thank you. I've read everything available (FDA, CDC, various studies, etc) and have discussed at len ... Read more
Barbara Gard Thank you. I've read everything available (FDA, CDC, various studies, etc) and have discussed at length with Cardiologist and Pulmonologist. I was exposed to potential infection as the Sorin 3T was the HCU used during my OHS. Understanding that symptoms can take months (or years) to manifest, my question is whether a culturing will show positive for the infection even if symptoms are not yet present.
http://www.fda.gov ... Read more
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm520191.htm
The hospital should tell you if that unit was used for your procedure. The link describes symptoms to watch for but infection is rare according to FDA.