A device serial number was not provided and the device was not returned for evaluation.Without a serial number, a review of the device history record (dhr) is unable to be performed.All product is released having met all manufacturing specifications and quality requirements.The nxstage system one user guide states that a trained and qualified person must observe all treatments so that harmful conditions can be responded to promptly.Per the healthcare professional, the reported event is likely related to the patient''s comorbidities and recent episode of weakness.The diagnosis of ''small vessel stroke'' is compatible with complications of hypertension and unlikely the result of a dialysis treatment.
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A report was received on (b)(6) 2020 from a 62 year old male patient with a medical history of carcinoma, hypertension, previously suspected angina in (b)(6) 2020 (nos), gout, sleep apnea, and end stage renal disease, who stated he lost consciousness while terminating a standard home hemodialysis treatment and returning his blood manually on (b)(6) 2020.The patient stated he suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital.Additional information was received on (b)(6) 2020 from the healthcare professional (hcp) stating the patient was admitted to hospital on (b)(6) 2020 with a diagnosis provided by a neurologist of small vessel stroke with ¿severe deficit of left arm and legs¿.Per the hcp, the event is likely related to the patient''s comorbidities and recent episode of weakness.The details of hemodialysis treatment and course of hospitalization were not provided.The patient was discharged to a rehabilitation facility on (b)(6) 2020.
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