It was reported that a peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient had an infection and received antibiotics in the hospital.Upon follow up, the patient's pd nurse stated the patient was hospitalized for cellulitis of the right foot, unrelated to pd therapy.While hospitalized, the patient had a pd catheter (not a fresenius product) leak due to the cuff becoming non-adhered to the patient.The patient underwent replacement of the pd catheter and was receiving antibiotics for cellulitis and pd catheter leak.The nurse confirmed the patient did not have peritonitis.The patient was discharged on (b)(6)2021 and has reportedly recovered.Per the nurse, the patient is completing pd treatments with the fresenius cycler without any adverse effects.Based on the available information, there is no allegation or indication that a fresenius device or product issue caused or contributed to a serious patient harm or injury.The catheter used by the patient is not a fresenius device.The manufacturer of the catheter, and further product information, is unknown.(b)(4).This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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