MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME; SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/31/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This is a report of use error, where there was an improper disconnection from the set.Use errors and proper user instructions are addressed in ¿the homechoice and homechoice pro systems patient at-home guide¿, which is shipped with every homechoice device.The guide provides step-by-step instructions for properly disconnecting during emergencies.Also, it provides step-by-step instructions for returning to therapy after the emergency disconnect procedure.A review of the label for the product family will be conducted.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was disconnected from the set without using proper disconnect procedures.The event occurred during the initial drain of peritoneal dialysis therapy on the homechoice.During troubleshooting, the customer tried to open the transfer set and accidentally disconnected from the set, resulting in a leak.The technical services representative assisted the customer with ending therapy and reviewed proper procedures with them.The customer completed therapy using manual supplies.There was no patient injury or medical intervention reported.No additional information is available.

• Type of Device: SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME; 1900 n highway 201; mountain home AR 72653
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME; 1900 n highway 201; mountain home AR 72653
• Manufacturer Contact: kinga almasan ; 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 5438391
• MDR Text Key: 38824943
• Report Number: 1416980-2016-03423
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FKX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/16/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 69 YR