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Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Peritonitis (2252)
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Event Date 07/19/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is for a breach in aseptic technique which resulted in peritonitis.
Per baxter labeling, users are instructed to use aseptic technique when performing peritoneal dialysis therapy.
A review of the label for the product family will be conducted.
Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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A peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient experienced a breach in aseptic technique which resulted in peritonitis manifested by abdominal pain.
The breach in aseptic technique was further described as due to contamination.
The patient was hospitalized for the event four days after onset.
The patient was treated with unspecified antibiotic (intraperitoneum, dose and frequency were not reported).
At the time of this report, hospitalization and treatment were ongoing and the patient has not recovered from the event.
It was not reported if the patient was retrained on the proper aseptic technique.
No additional information is available.
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