Model Number INFKIT2 |
Device Problem
Free or Unrestricted Flow (2945)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/20/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to mmdg, and therefore mmdg could not perform an investigation.A dhr was completed and found no non-conformances.Based on the reported complaint, the user appears to be tampering with the device, resulting in free flow.This report will be updated if any additional information is made available.
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Event Description
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The initial reporter stated that the pump was alarming error codes 10 and 12.They also stated that the pump overfed the patient and "flowed into patient at a faster rate than programmed".They also stated that they had removed the in-line occluder from the administration set, which has the potential to cause free flow.Mmdg did follow up with the initial reporter who stated that the patient was doing well and there had been no adverse events associated with the complaint.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to mmdg for evaluation.A dhr was completed and found no non-conformances.During the investigation the pump could not be tested due to persistent error codes.The pump was found to have fluid ingress, which had damaged the pc board, causing the error codes.Because of the fluid ingress, mmdg could not test the pump or confirm the complaint.
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Event Description
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The initial reporter stated that the pump was alarming error codes 10 and 12.They also stated that the pump overfed the patient and "flowed into patient at a faster rate than programmed".They also stated that they had removed the in-line occluder from the administration set, which has the potential to cause free flow.Mmdg did follow up with the initial reporter who stated that the patient was doing well and there had been no adverse events associated with the complaint.(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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