| Model Number |
050-95018 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/21/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient discovered a fluid leak coming from the safe lock connector that was connected to the baxter bag during their pd treatment.The patient reported receiving an air detected in cassette alarm during dwell 3 of 4 of treatment and the treatment was cancelled.The cause of the leak is unknown.Fluid did not come in contact with the cycler.It was reported that an alternate treatment option was available.Upon follow up, the patient confirmed being trained on performing stat drains, as well as manual peritoneal dialysis therapy if needed.The patient did not develop any symptoms, adverse events, injuries, or require medical intervention as a result of the reported event.The patient is continuing peritoneal dialysis therapy with no further issues.The adaptor used by the patient was discarded and is not available for return for physical evaluation by the manufacturer.
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Additional 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Plant investigation: the sample was not returned to the manufacturer and the lot number was not provided.A manufacturing review was performed on the products shipped to the patient for the three (3) month time frame which immediately preceded the event occurrence date.This review included the lot numbers for all fresenius safe lock apd luer lock connector shipped to this account within the selected time frame.The entire set of lots have been sold and distributed.There were no non-conformances or abnormalities identified during the manufacturing process which could be associated with the reported event.An investigation of the device history records (dhr) was conducted and confirmed that the results of the in-progress and final quality control (qc) testing met all requirements.The product lots involved met all specifications for release.A review of the dhr did not reveal a probable cause for the customer complaint.As a physical evaluation could not be performed, a definitive conclusion regarding the reported incident could not be reached and a cause could not be confirmed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a peritoneal dialysis (pd) patient discovered a fluid leak coming from the safe lock connector that was connected to the baxter bag during their pd treatment.The patient reported receiving an air detected in cassette alarm during dwell 3 of 4 of treatment and the treatment was cancelled.The cause of the leak is unknown.Fluid did not come in contact with the cycler.It was reported that an alternate treatment option was available.Upon follow up, the patient confirmed being trained on performing stat drains, as well as manual peritoneal dialysis therapy if needed.The patient did not develop any symptoms, adverse events, injuries, or require medical intervention as a result of the reported event.The patient is continuing peritoneal dialysis therapy with no further issues.The adaptor used by the patient was discarded and is not available for return for physical evaluation by the manufacturer.
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