The reported complaint symptom (iipv (dv > 180% to 200% of fv) was not confirmed.A visual inspection of the returned cycler exterior showed no signs of physical damage.At the initial test treatment setup, an (invalid sensor reading ¿ thermistor 1) occurred.The fault was troubleshot.A wire on the connector to the i/o control board was broken.After replacing the heater plate cable, an (as-received) simulated treatment was performed and completed without further failures.The cycler weighed fill volume values were within tolerance for a liberty cycler.The system air leak test passed.The valve actuation test passed.The load cell verification was within tolerance.There were no other discrepancies encountered in the internal inspection of the 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 to technical support of draining an additional 3620ml during treatment.Patient treatment details was provided and 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 3 and stat drain 3 where 4288ml drained.This drain is 223% 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 the prescribed fill volume of 1925ml is 3465ml.Therefore, a reportable malfunction has occurred.The patient was advised to discontinue use of the liberty select and to contact the clinic nurse.Additional information was solicited and received.The patient did not experience any complications as a result of the alleged event.Patient resumed treatment on the replacement cycler.No missed treatments were reported.The liberty select was replaced.
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