OGDEN MANUFACTURING PLANT OPTIFLUX 180NRE DIALYZER FINISHED ASSY.; DIALYZER, HIGH PERMEABILITY WITH OR WITHOUT SEALED DIALYSATE SYSTEM
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Model Number 0500318E |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/21/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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A clinic manager reported that a dialyzer blood leak occurred during a hemodialysis (hd) treatment.In a follow up, the manager indicated that the blood leak occurred 5 minutes into the hd treatment.Blood test strips were used and tested positive for blood.There was no observed damage to the dialyzer.The machine, a fresenius 2008h, did alarm with a blood leak alarm.The patient¿s estimated blood loss (ebl) was 250 ml.There was no patient injury, adverse events, or medical intervention required as a result of this event.The treatment was completed with a different machine and new supplies.The complaint device was reported to be available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer returned a dialyzer from the reported lot for evaluation.The customer returned a dialyzer from the reported lot for evaluation.The sample was subjected to a laboratory bubble point leak test.The dialyzer failed; a steady stream of bubbles were coming from the cut surface at approximately 150° on the cavity id end, with the ports positioned at 0°.Upon extraction of the fiber bundle, a fiber fragment was noted from the same area as the leak.Under magnification (x20) the fiber fragment measured approximately 1.52 mm from the potting surface, an opposing end could not be isolated.There was no other damage or irregularities visually noted on the dialyzer.A review of the production record was performed.There was no indication of product non-acceptance or deviation in the manufacturing process related to the complaint event.This includes non-conformances, rework, labeling, process controls, and any other occurrence in production that was potentially related to the complaint.The reported lot number passed pyrogen testing, was within sterilization dosage parameters and passed all release criteria.There is no recall associated with this complaint.The investigation into the complaint was able to confirm the reported event.Continuous improvement is of the utmost importance to fresenius medical care as we strive to provide dialysis products of the highest quality to our patients.Reports of leaking product are investigated both individually as complaints, as well as via the nc/capa program in order to assess and improve our products and processes.Capas for vision systems and blood leak.
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Event Description
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A clinic manager reported that a dialyzer blood leak occurred during a hemodialysis (hd) treatment.In a follow up, the manager indicated that the blood leak occurred 5 minutes into the hd treatment.Blood test strips were used and tested positive for blood.There was no observed damage to the dialyzer.The machine, a fresenius 2008h, did alarm with a blood leak alarm.The patient¿s estimated blood loss (ebl) was 250 ml.There was no patient injury, adverse events, or medical intervention required as a result of this event.The treatment was completed with a different machine and new supplies.The complaint device was reported to be available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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