A hemodialysis inpatient user facility reported that during treatment, a blood leak occurred and there was a small crack in bloodline below the blood pump.Upon follow up, the clinic manager stated that there appeared to be a pinhole in the line, patient was reset up and completed treatment.Estimated blood loss was 300 cc's.Patient had no adverse effects.Sample is not available; sample was discarded.
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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation and the failure mode cannot be confirmed.However, an investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or nonconformances during the manufacturing process.In addition, the batch record review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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