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Catalog Number 5C8310R |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Death (1802); Heart Failure (2206)
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Event Date 03/27/2014 |
Event Type
Death
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Event Description
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This is a report of a patient death coincident with peritoneal dialysis (pd) therapy on the homechoice (hc).The patient was hospitalized prior to death.The cause of death was reported to be due to a ¿massive heart attack¿.It was reported pd therapy was ongoing at the hospital; however, it is unknown if the patient was on the hc device at the time of death.It was not reported if an autopsy was performed.Additional information was requested, but is not available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has been received by baxter, but the evaluation has not yet been completed.A follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of the evaluation or if any additional relevant information is received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was returned to baxter healthcare for further investigation.A review of the event history log revealed no failure, malfunction or iipv (increased intraperitoneal volume) events that could have caused or contributed to the reported problem.The sample analysis was not performed because the serial number of the device was incorrect when the device was received and routed for servicing.A review of the service history revealed no previous service events that would cause or contribute to the reported problem.There was no failure, malfunction or iipv event identified that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue of patient passing away.The cause could not be determined.Should additional relevant information become available, a follow-up will be submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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