The alleged event is not confirmed.The device was not returned to the manufacturing plant for investigation.All companion samples have been sold and distributed.An investigation of the product history records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.In addition, the product history review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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Peritoneal dialysis patient reported feeling bloated during peritoneal dialysis treatment and performed a manual stat drain.Patient reported performing a manual fill but did not program the cycler to compensate for a manual fill.Treatment data was assessed for 150% and 180% iipv and did reveal an episode of increased intraperitoneal volume (iipv).The largest drain volume from this treatment occurred during drain 1 where 3946ml drained.This drain is 226% of the prescribed fill volume.In order to be a reportable malfunction, at least 180% of the prescribed fill volume would have to have been drained.180% of fill volume 1746ml is 3143ml.Therefore, a reportable malfunction due to user error has occurred.Follow up with the patient¿s peritoneal dialysis nurse indicated the patient did not experience any complications as a result of the alleged event.This was the patient¿s first treatment on a cycler and the patient was ¿apprehensive¿ and did not realize that the cycler needed to be programmed with the manual fill volumes prior to treatment.Patient skipped treatment for the night and resumed on the replacement cycler with no complications.
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