Catalog Number 4122201 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Hot Flashes/Flushes (2153); Urticaria (2278); Paresthesia (4421); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 11/13/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The customer reported that a few minutes into a therapeutic plasma exchange (tpe) procedure the patient developed hives, tingling and swelling of the face, hot hands, and redness and throat tightness.Medical intervention was given in the form of a 50mg benadryl drip and saline.Iv calcium was given as a preventative during.The patient is reported in stable condition.The collection set is not available for return because it was discarded by the customer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the device history records (dhr) were reviewed for this lot.There were no events noted in the dhr that would have contributed to the elevated wbc count experienced by the customer.Investigation is in process, a follow-up report will be provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the device history records (dhr) were reviewed for this lot. there were no events noted in the dhr that would have contributed to the elevated wbc count experienced by the customer.A disposable complaint history search was performed for this lot and found no reports for similar issues on this lot.According to therapeutic apheresis: a physician's handbook, adverse events occur during therapeutic procedures with a frequency of 4.8%.Symptoms of these allergic reactions may include hives, dyspnea, wheezing, burning eyes, tachycardia, hypotension, and or facial swelling and flushing.Mild reactions can be treated with diphenhydramine administered through an iv.Root cause: a root cause assessment was performed for the allergic reactions.Based on the available information a definitive root cause could not be determined but it is likely due to one or a combination of the possible causes listed below: * hypersensitivity to the ethylene oxide used to sterilize the disposable set.* hypersensitivity to the components inside the disposable set.* hypersensitivity to the replacement fluid used.* patient¿s underlying disease state or sensitivity to the apheresis procedure.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that a few minutes into a therapeutic plasma exchange (tpe) procedure the patient developed hives, tingling and swelling of the face, hot hands, and redness and throat tightness.Medical intervention was given in the form of a 50mg benadryl drip and saline.Iv calcium was given as a preventative during.The patient is reported in stable condition.The collection set is not available for return because it was discarded by the customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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