MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONCORD MANUFACTURING LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER ASSY(NON-VALUATED); SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY

Catalog Number RTLR180343

Device Problem Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)

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

Event Date 01/25/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the screen of a patient¿s liberty select cycler started to dim during their first peritoneal dialysis (pd) treatment.The screen did not turn on when the cycler was rebooted even though the keys lit up when pressed.The ok and stop keys were on, however the screen remained blank.At that point in time, the technical support representative advised the patient to discontinue use of the cycler and to notify their peritoneal dialysis registered nurse (pdrn) of the event.A replacement cycler was issued to the patient.It was reported that an alternate treatment option was available.Upon follow up, it was confirmed that there were no adverse events or medical intervention required as a result of the reported event.The patient did complete treatment.The cycler was returned to the manufacturer and a replacement cycler was provided and received.Upon physical evaluation of the cycler by the manufacturer, evidence of an internal short on the transformer on the inverter board was identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

Plant investigation: the actual device was returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.An exterior visual inspection of the returned cycler showed no signs of physical damage.Upon power up, the cycler touch screen test failed.When powering on the cycler, the ok, stop and up/down arrow push buttons illuminated, however the front panel touch screen remained blank.An internal inspection of the cycler found a short on t1 of the inverter board with lot code 2210 which reflects the transformer has p155 insulation thickness.The inverter board is located on the rear of the front panel assembly.A known good inverter board was installed and the display became operational.Touch screen test passed with functional inverter board.Valve actuation test passed.System air leak test passed.Pre-accelerated stress test (ast) 15mins 1000ml simulated treatment was performed without any failures or problems.A review of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.In addition, a device history record (dhr) review was performed and verified that the results of the in-progress and final quality control (qc) testing met all requirements.Upon completion of the evaluation, the reported issue was confirmed and the cause was determined to be an internal short on transformer on the inverter board.The cycler was refurbished following the evaluation.

• Brand Name: LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER ASSY(NON-VALUATED)
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONCORD MANUFACTURING; director, quality systems; 4040 nelson avenue; concord CA 94520
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONCORD MANUFACTURING; director, quality systems; 4040 nelson avenue; concord CA 94520
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica trujillo ; 920 winter st; waltham, MA 02451 ; 6174175172
• MDR Report Key: 19003617
• MDR Text Key: 338903001
• Report Number: 0002937457-2024-00538
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FKX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840861102068
• UDI-Public: 00840861102068
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K222318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: RTLR180343
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/05/2024
• Device Age: MO
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: DELFLEX PD FLUID; LIBERTY CYCLER SET