CONCORD MANUFACTURING LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER ASSY(NON-VALUATED); SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY
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Catalog Number RTLR180343 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Peritonitis (2252); Fungal Infection (2419)
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Event Date 03/15/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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On 22/mar/2024, fresenius became aware this patient with end stage renal disease (esrd) on continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis [cc(pd)] utilizing a liberty select cycler and liberty cycler set for renal replacement therapy (rrt) was hospitalized due to hypotension, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and confusion.No additional information was provided during intake.During follow-up, the patient¿s pd registered nurse (pdrn) confirmed the patient presented to the outpatient home dialysis clinic on (b)(6) 2024 for his monthly appointment with his nephrologist.While checking the patient in, it was noted the patient was hypotensive, confused, and dyspneic.The patient was sent to the emergency room from the outpatient dialysis clinic via emergency medical services.The patient was admitted for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) exacerbation due to asthma and was successfully treated with steroids (confusion and dyspnea abated).While admitted it was noted the patient¿s peritoneal effluent fluid was cloudy on (b)(6) 2024, and a peritoneal effluent fluid culture and cell count (wbc = elevated, value unknown) were collected.The patient was subsequently diagnosed with peritonitis and was treated with intraperitoneal (ip) vancomycin 1500 mg and ceftazidime 1500 mg daily.However, on (b)(6) 2024 the preliminary peritoneal effluent fluid cultures were positive for candida (genus unknown) and the attending nephrologist ordered the removal of the patient¿s pd catheter, while simultaneously receiving a tunneled hemodialysis (hd) catheter (not a fresenius product).The patient¿s antibiotic regimen remains unchanged; however, it is now being administered intravenously (iv) during hd therapy.The pdrn attributed causality to the patient wearing his cpap mask instead of a ¿yellow¿ mask causing air to blow directly at the pd catheter (not a fresenius product) during initiation and termination of treatment.Per the pdrn, the events were unrelated to the patient¿s utilization of any fresenius product(s) and/or device(s).The pdrn stated the patient¿s hypotension resolved without any direct medical intervention once the patient¿s peritonitis, asthma, and copd exacerbation were treated.The patient currently remains hospitalized and is recovering from the serious adverse events.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The plant investigation is in process.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of this activity. clinical review: a temporal relationship exists between ccpd therapy utilizing the liberty select cycler, liberty cycler set and the adverse events of fungal peritonitis, which warranted hospitalization and the patient¿s transition to hd for rrt.The pdrn reported the patient¿s copd exacerbation was the result of his chronic asthma, and the fungal peritonitis was caused by the patient wearing his cpap mask instead of a yellow mask during initiation and termination of treatment which caused air to blow directly at the pd catheter (not a fresenius product).Per the pdrn, the serious adverse events were unrelated to the patient¿s utilization of any fresenius device(s) and/or product(s).The patient approximately 1-15% of all peritonitis cases are fungal in nature, and frequently require the removal of the patient¿s pd catheter.Based on the information available, the liberty select cycler and liberty cycler set can be disassociated from the events.There is no allegation or objective evidence indicating a fresenius device(s) and/or product(s) caused or contributed to the serious adverse events.Furthermore, there was no report a fresenius device(s) and/or product(s) failed to meet users¿ expectations or manufacturers¿ specifications.Those individuals undergoing pd therapy (manual or cycler based) are at high risk for infections of the peritoneum.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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On 22/mar/2024, fresenius became aware this patient with end stage renal disease (esrd) on continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis [cc(pd)] utilizing a liberty select cycler and liberty cycler set for renal replacement therapy (rrt) was hospitalized due to hypotension, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and confusion.No additional information was provided during intake.During follow-up, the patient¿s pd registered nurse (pdrn) confirmed the patient presented to the outpatient home dialysis clinic on 15/mar/2024 for his monthly appointment with his nephrologist.While checking the patient in, it was noted the patient was hypotensive, confused, and dyspneic.The patient was sent to the emergency room from the outpatient dialysis clinic via emergency medical services.The patient was admitted for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) exacerbation due to asthma and was successfully treated with steroids (confusion and dyspnea abated).While admitted it was noted the patient¿s peritoneal effluent fluid was cloudy on (b)(6) 2024, and a peritoneal effluent fluid culture and cell count (wbc = elevated, value unknown) were collected.The patient was subsequently diagnosed with peritonitis and was treated with intraperitoneal (ip) vancomycin 1500 mg and ceftazidime 1500 mg daily.However, on (b)(6) 2024 the preliminary peritoneal effluent fluid cultures were positive for candida (genus unknown) and the attending nephrologist ordered the removal of the patient¿s pd catheter, while simultaneously receiving a tunneled hemodialysis (hd) catheter (not a fresenius product).The patient¿s antibiotic regimen remains unchanged; however, it is now being administered intravenously (iv) during hd therapy.The pdrn attributed causality to the patient wearing his cpap mask instead of a ¿yellow¿ mask causing air to blow directly at the pd catheter (not a fresenius product) during initiation and termination of treatment.Per the pdrn, the events were unrelated to the patient¿s utilization of any fresenius product(s) and/or device(s).The pdrn stated the patient¿s hypotension resolved without any direct medical intervention once the patient¿s peritonitis, asthma, and copd exacerbation were treated.The patient currently remains hospitalized and is recovering from the serious adverse events.
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