The alleged event is not confirmed.The device was not returned to the manufacturing plant for investigation.An investigation of the product history records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.In addition, the product history review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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Additional information was solicited and received.The patient (pt.) presented to the emergency room (er) and was admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.The pt.Also made report that he experienced sudden onset of lumbar back pain radiating to both flanks while infusing (pd) dialysate the night prior to hospitalization.A computerized tomography (ct) scan of the pt¿s abdomen and pelvis indicated multiple dilated loops of small bowel concerning for ileus versus small bowel obstruction (sbo).The pt.Required placement of a nasogastric tube (ngt) placement with low continuous wall suction (lcws) and nothing by mouth (npo) initially.However, on hospital day 1 it was recorded the pt.Was able to pass flatus and tolerated clear liquid diet which resulted in removal of the ngt.The pt.Subsequently advanced to regular diet without further abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.It was recorded, the pt¿s abdominal etiology was most likely related to an ileus.Furthermore, the pt.Continued pd therapy during hospitalization (treatment and product details unknown) without any indication of a pd associated event.On (b)(6) 2018, the pt¿s vital signs recorded blood pressure (bp) 149/87, pulse 77, temperature (oral) 98.2 f, respiratory rate (rr) 20, oxygen saturation 99%, weight 71.2kg and the pt.Was deemed stable for discharge home continuing on pd therapy with his home cycler.
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