Catalog Number RTLR180111 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Overfill (2404)
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Patient Problems
Chest Pain (1776); Dyspnea (1816); Hypervolemia (2664)
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Event Date 08/27/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation and the failure mode cannot be confirmed.However, an investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to the dhr review checklist and release procedure.A device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.In addition, the device record review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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Event Description
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A peritoneal dialysis nurse reported that the patient was hospitalized on (b)(6) 2017.The reason for hospitalization was shortness of breath and fluid overload.The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2017 and recovered status and no change in treatment modality.The patient was re-educated regarding the pd therapy.Patient has a medical history of diabetes and hypertension.The patient continues with peritoneal dialysis therapy with no further issues.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Clinical evaluation: it is unknown if there is a temporal relationship between the patients¿ hospitalization for shortness of breath and fluid overload and the liberty cycler.However, there is a strong probability that the reported non-compliance of the patient contributed to the event.Of note there has been no allegation against any fresenius device(s) and the event.Should additional information be made available this clinical investigation will be reevaluated.
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Event Description
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A peritoneal dialysis nurse reported that the patient was hospitalized on (b)(6) 2017.The reason for hospitalization was shortness of breath and fluid overload.The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2017 and recovered status and no change in treatment modality.The patient was re-educated regarding the pd therapy.Patient has a medical history of diabetes and hypertension.The patient continues with peritoneal dialysis therapy with no further issues.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrective data: preexisting medical conditions added.Patient and device codes have been updated.
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Event Description
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A peritoneal dialysis nurse reported that the patient was hospitalized on (b)(6) 2017.The reason for hospitalization was shortness of breath and fluid overload.The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2017 and recovered status and no change in treatment modality.The patient was re-educated regarding the pd therapy.Patient has a medical history of diabetes and hypertension.The patient continues with peritoneal dialysis therapy with no further issues.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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