A report was received on 09 dec 2021 from the home therapy nurse (htn) of a (b)(6)female with a medical history including end stage renal disease approved for performing solo home hemodialysis treatment, who stated the patient passed away approximately an hour into a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2021.Additional information was received on 17 dec 2021 from the htn who stated the patient was found face down on the floor at an unspecified time during treatment with the arterial blood line disconnected and surrounded by blood (amount not provided).Emergency medical services were called, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed, a defibrillator was applied, and medication (nos) was given.Per the htn the cause of death has not been determined.
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The device was received for evaluation and successfully passed testing with no malfunction found.Available log files were retrieved and analyzed which showed the cycler performed as intended and alarmed appropriately when the alarm conditions were present.A review of the device history record (dhr) was conducted which confirmed that the device met all quality criteria and manufacturing specifications prior to release.The nxstage system one user guide supplement for solo home hemodialysis outlines risks, warnings, and requirements for the solo home hemodialysis patient.Udi: (b)(4).
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