A report was received on 06 oct 2022 from the health care professional (hcp) of a 67 year old patient, who stated an inaccurate amount of programmed fluid was removed during a continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (cvvh) treatment on (b)(6) 2022.Additional information was received on 08 dec 2022 from the hcp stating the patient experienced fluid overload with worsening pulmonary edema requiring oxygen, chemical paralysis, and an increase in sedation.Per the hcp, symptoms improved upon switching to a different cycler for cvvh therapy.
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The involved device was not received for evaluation.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and confirmed the device met all quality criteria and manufacturing specifications prior to release.Available log files were retrieved and analyzed which showed device performance was without deficiency and was unremarkable.There was no indication of a device malfunction from the available information.When in critical care, the patient¿s hemodynamic, fluid, and electrolyte balance must be monitored regularly, and their total fluid balance must account for weighing technique, scale accuracy, fluid consumption and output.Patients in critical care have multiple potential sources of fluid input as part of their care plan which impact their fluid balance status.The user guide states that all treatments must be administered under a physician¿s prescription.A trained and qualified person must observe all treatments to monitor vital signs in response to therapy, their general well-being and physical status, and to promptly respond to harmful conditions that may occur.(b)(4).User facility report #: (b)(4).
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