Plant investigation: no parts were returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.A records review was performed on the reported serial number.An investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no non-conformances, or any associated rework identified during the manufacturing process which could be related to the reported event.In addition, the device history record (dhr) review confirmed the results of the in-progress and final quality control (qc) testing met all requirements.The investigation into the cause of the reported problem was not able to be confirmed.A definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without a physical examination of the complaint device.Clinical investigation: a temporal relationship exists between ccpd therapy utilizing the liberty select cycler, and the serious adverse event of myocardial infarction, which warranted hospitalization.The etiology of the event is unknown; therefore, causality cannot be established.However, during follow-up, the patient reported the event was unrelated to the utilization of the liberty select cycler or any fresenius device(s) or product(s).Additionally, the patient continues to utilize the same liberty select cycler as before the event, without any reported issues or allegations of machine malfunction or deficiency.Based on the limited information available, and no allegation or objective evidence indicating a fresenius product(s) or device(s) deficiency, defect or malfunction occurred.The liberty select cycler can be excluded as the cause of the patient¿s serious adverse event.
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It was reported that a peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient had a heart attack and disconnected from the cycler to go to the hospital.The patient contact requested steps for canceling treatment.Technical support advised rebooting the cycler and guided the patient contact through the treatment end process.During follow-up, the patient confirmed experiencing a myocardial infarction during ccpd therapy on (b)(6) 2020.However, the patient stated the myocardial infarction had ¿nothing to do with¿ the liberty select cycler or any other fresenius device or product used.The patient stated continuing to use the same liberty select cycler and has recovered from the event.Additional information was requested, however it was not available.
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