Device: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.Clinical: the file has been assessed (including a review of 18 pages of medical records received on 23/feb/2018) for the necessity of performing a clinical investigation.On (b)(6) 2018, this (b)(6) male patient (pt.) on continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis went to the hospital experiencing flu-like symptoms and was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of mycoplasma pneumonia, bacteremia and sepsis.The pt.Also had a discharge diagnosis of hyponatremia however the pt¿s sodium was within normal range at hospital discharge.Details surrounding the pt¿s medical management during hospitalization are unknown.The pt.Appears to have been continuing pd therapy on a hospital cycler while hospitalized.The pt.Was discharged home on (b)(6)2018.Based on the available information in the file, there is no allegation against or documentation that suggests that any fresenius device(s) or product(s) caused or contributed to the pt¿s event of mycoplasma pneumonia, bacteremia, sepsis and hyponatremia.Therefore, the completion of a clinical investigation is not warranted at this time.Should additional information become available regarding a serious adverse event experienced by a patient and/or user related to a fresenius device(s) and/or product(s), the need for a clinical investigation will be re-evaluated accordingly.
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