The reported symptom iipv ((dv > 180% to 200% of fv) was not confirmed.The reported symptom draining slowly was not confirmed.The reported complaint symptom (scale reading error warning) was not confirmed.The simulated treatment was performed, completed without any failures or problems.The cycler weighed fill volume values were within tolerance.The system air leak passed.The voltage check passed.The load cell value and verification was within tolerance.A visual inspection of the returned cycler exterior showed no sign of physical damage.There was no presence of visible liquid or evidence of past fluid within cycler.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 during troubleshooting with technical support of scale reading errors.Patient treatment details was provided and assessed for 150% and 180% iipv and did reveal an episode of increased intraperitoneal volume (iipv) on (b)(6) 2018.The largest drain volume from this treatment occurred on during drain 2 where 4545ml drained.This drain is 181% 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.A 180% of fill volume 2499ml is 4498ml.Therefore, a reportable malfunction has occurred.The patient was advised to discontinue use of the cycler and to contact the clinic nurse.Follow up with the peritoneal dialysis nurse confirmed the patient did not experience any complications as a result of this incident.The patient peritoneal dialysis nurse indicated that the patient was being treated for constipation.No treatments were missed.The patient has resumed treatment with the replacement cycler.
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