Gametes thawed and lost

Record number: 
714
Adverse Occurrence type: 
MPHO Type: 
Time to detection: 
Hours
Alerting signals, symptoms, evidence of occurrence: 
As semen was for fertility preservation, possible loss of fertility in patients after cancer treatment; otherwise possible shortage of tissue
Demonstration of imputability or root cause: 
Equipment failure: Liquid nitrogen supply to tank containing semen became empty; all tissues and cells thawed and discarded.
Suggest references: 
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