Catalog Number 190618 |
Device Problem
Inadequate Ultra Filtration (1656)
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Patient Problems
Cramp(s) (2193); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 09/24/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The plant investigation is in process.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of this activity.
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Event Description
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A customer reported to fresenius mexico that during a hemodialysis (hd) patient's treatment the 2008k2 machine had a fluid leak coming from the back of the machine and the machine was ultrafiltrating more than expected.The patients treatment was discontinued, after the patient complained of cramps.The patient did not complete treatment and it had to be scheduled for the next day because the machine was the only one available.A fresenius mexico technician was scheduled to service the reported machine.This report was received from a list supplied by fresenius mexico.
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Event Description
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Upon follow up, it was reported that the equipment was inspected.The ultrafiltration (uf) pump was found to be damaged.O-rings were added to the pipettes and the uf pump was readjusted.Functional tests were performed and passed.The machine was disinfected and left ready to use.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected information: evaluation codes.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Plant investigation: no parts were returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.An on-site evaluation was performed by a fresenius regional equipment specialist (res).A records review was performed on the reported serial number.An investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no non-conformances, or any associated rework identified during the manufacturing process which could be related to the reported event.In addition, the device history record (dhr) review confirmed the results of the in-progress and final quality control (qc) testing met all requirements.Based on the device evaluation performed on site, the alleged event was confirmed and the cause was traced to component failure.
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