MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA OPTIFLUX 180NRE DIALYZER FINISHED ASSY.

Catalog Number 0500318E

Device Problems Crack (1135); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/25/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A hemodialysis inpatient user facility reported that during treatment a blood leak occurred.The leak was visually observed and there was a visible crack in the header of the dialyzer.Estimated blood loss was less than 180cc's.Patient had no adverse effects.Sample is not available; sample discarded.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

• Brand Name: OPTIFLUX 180NRE DIALYZER FINISHED ASSY.
• Manufacturer (Section D): FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA; ogden UT
• Manufacturer (Section G): OGDEN MANUFACTURING PLANT; 475 west 13th st.; ogden UT 84404
• Manufacturer Contact: tanya taft, rn cnor ; 920 winter street; waltham, MA 02451 ; 8006621237
• MDR Report Key: 4067673
• MDR Text Key: 4812236
• Report Number: 1713747-2014-00410
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FJI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K002761
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/28/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/01/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: 0500318E
• Device Lot Number: 14EU05006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/28/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: FRESENIUS 2008T MACHINE
• Patient Age: 65 YR