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Blood loss was confirmed as a result of the filter leak; however, the estimated volume of blood loss is not known.The full medical history for the patient subject of the event was not disclosed to medivators.However, it was reported that the patient had pre-existing conditions, including renal failure, and was in the icu at the time of the hemofiltration procedure.The reported filter subject of the leak is not able to be returned for evaluation.A batch record review was performed which indicated that the batches of filters and fibers for the reported filter lot met all specifications prior to release.No nonconformities were identified during the manufacturing, sterilization and endotoxin testing, and a 100% visual inspection for leak testing was performed without exception.The investigation of this event remains in progress.A follow-up report will be submitted if additional information is obtained.
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(b)(4), a distributor of medivators hemofilters, reported that during a hemofiltration procedure involving the medivators hf1200 hemofilter, a filter leak occurred.A second filter was prepped to be exchanged in order to continue the procedure.During the preparation of the second filter, the patient expired.
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