A user facility reported that an internal dialyzer blood leak occurred at the start of a patient¿s hemodialysis (hd) treatment.The hd machine did alarm for a blood leak.Drain fluid tested positive on blood test strips, however, no blood was seen.No damage observed on the dialyzer.The treatment was halted after the alarm and the lines were flushed.The estimated blood loss was 200 ml.A new machine and new supplies were re-setup and treatment was restarted.Upon follow up, the facility administrator confirmed that no adverse events were experienced and no medical intervention was required as a result of the reported event.Treatment was completed with a new machine and with new supplies.The dialyzer sample is not available for return.
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Corrected information: h6 patient code replaced (transcription error) plant investigation: the reported complaint was not confirmed as the complaint device was not returned for manufacturer evaluation.A production records review was performed on the reported lot.An investigation of the device history records (dhr) was conducted by the manufacturer.There was no indication of product nonacceptance, non-conformances, deviation, rework, labeling or process control failure during the manufacturing process which could be associated with the reported event.The lot met all release criteria.A definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without physical examination of the actual device.Therefore, the complaint is not confirmed.
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