MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION MINICAP TRANSFER SET; SET, ADMINISTRATION, FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, DISPOSABLE

Catalog Number R5C4482

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned and the lot number is unknown; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the twist clamp of a minicap extended life pd transfer set was difficult to open and close; further described as "impossible to turn/to open" and difficult to open and fully close the transfer set.This was observed during use of the device for peritoneal dialysis therapy.The transfer set was replaced.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.

• Brand Name: MINICAP TRANSFER SET
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, DISPOSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; deerfield IL
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME; 1900 n highway 201; mountain home AR 72653
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 16825241
• MDR Text Key: 314112540
• Report Number: 1416980-2023-02037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KDJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: R5C4482
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1