Catalog Number 190904 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Reflux within Device (1522); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 11/03/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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A biomedical engineer (biomed tech) reported a hemodialysis (hd) patient reported during recirculation mode the saline bag was visibly seen backfilling with solution.The biomed tech stated he went to the patient¿s home to examine the machine and performed machine checks and could not duplicate the issue and no issues were determined.Per biomed tech the machine passed all functional checks (fc) and the patient was able to continue on with hemodialysis treatment without issue.The biomed tech stated the machine did have the cbe upgraded before the saline bag backfilled and prior to the incident but was unable to provide an exact date.No repairs were needed.The biomed tech declined any res services and stated the machine remained in use without further issue.No parts were available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Plant investigation: 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 non-conformance during the manufacturing process.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to the dhr review checklist and release procedure.A device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.In addition, the device record review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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Event Description
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A biomedical engineer (biomed tech) reported a hemodialysis (hd) patient reported during recirculation mode the saline bag was visibly seen backfilling with solution.The biomed tech stated he went to the patient¿s home to examine the machine and performed machine checks and could not duplicate the issue and no issues were determined.Per biomed tech the machine passed all functional checks (fc) and the patient was able to continue on with hemodialysis treatment without issue.The biomed tech stated the machine did have the cbe upgraded before the saline bag backfilled and prior to the incident but was unable to provide an exact date.No repairs were needed.The biomed tech declined any res services and stated the machine remained in use without further issue.No parts were available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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