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It was reported that a peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient was hospitalized for surgery and peritonitis.Upon follow-up, the patient's pd nurse reported the patient was experiencing symptoms of abdominal pain, fever and chills and complete malfunction of the pd catheter (not a fresenius product).The patient was seen in the outpatient pd clinic.However, the nurse stated a pd culture could not be obtained as the pd catheter was not working at all.Subsequently, the patient was sent to the hospital and admitted (the same day).It was reported that a pd culture could not be performed in the hospital as well due to the malfunctioning pd catheter.As a result, there is no documentation that assures the patient had peritonitis, according to the nurse.The nurse stated the peritonitis is presumed only at this point.It was reported the patient is being treated with intravenous (iv) antibiotics (medication details are unknown) while hospitalized.Additionally, the nurse indicated the patient had surgery to remove the pd catheter.Per the nurse, the patient will not require any further renal replacement (dialysis) as the patient has significant residual renal function and had only been completing pd treatment once per week.The patient is reportedly recovering.No further information about the hospitalization is available as the patient remained hospitalized at the time follow-up was completed.Per the nurse, the patient did not have any fluid leaks or any issues with fresenius device, or product in relation to the event.Fresenius product).The nurse attributed the suspected peritonitis to the malfunctioning pd catheter.The catheter used by the patient is not a fresenius device.The manufacturer of the catheter, and further product information, is unknown.C-805375 (b)(4).This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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