Prismaflex st100 set c has been temporarily approved for use in the us under emergency use authorization (b)(4) to deliver crrt to treat patients in an acute care environment during the covid-19 pandemic.The actual sample was not available; however, a photograph of the sample was provided for evaluation.During visual inspection, the cone of the return male luer lock (mll) was observed broken.The reported condition was verified.However, due to the nature of the provided samples, no further testing could be performed; therefore, the cause of the condition could not be determined.However, the most probable cause of the leak is likely due to a broken mll cone.These components are provided to the manufacturing plant already assembled by our supplier.A nonconformance has been opened to address this issue.Within in the nonconformance an investigation was performed allowing to identify that this event is due to: the presence of liquid on the mll cone or in the female luer lock (fll) before connection (e.G., use of disinfectant or drop of priming solution, drop of dialysate solution) which lubricates the connection.An improper connection handling (using the body of mll fistula and/or fll components for tightening the connection instead of screwing the coupling nut).Mll design or a combination of these factors can lead to an overtightening of the luer connection which can lead to blocked connection and/or cracks which can cause subsequent leakages.Design change control of the mll ongoing.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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It was reported during continuous renal replacement therapy the ¿interface of the venous return end¿ of a prismaflex st100 set appeared deformed/damaged which resulted in a blood leak.Upon further inspection, the blue return line luer connector had broken off causing the blood not be ¿filtered normally, resulting in the loss of the patient's blood¿.The volume of blood loss was not reported.There was patient involvement however, no patient injury or medical intervention was reported.No additional information is available.
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