Initial reporter address: (b)(6).The actual device was not available; however, a photograph of the sample was provided for evaluation.During visual inspection of the provided photograph, the tubing was observed disconnected from the deaeration chamber.Allowed to observe that the return is disconnected from the deaeration chamber.There is no non-homogeneous mark of solvent on the tubing.The reported condition was verified.The cause of the condition could not be determined; however, the event was potentially due to a combination of manufacturing issues such as the equipment did not deliver the proper amount of solvent on the tubing, the equipment did not properly insert the tubing extremity in the pot of solvent, or the operator did not identify the incorrect gluing during visual inspection.These components are assembled and inspected during a 100% in process visual control performed by operators.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Prismaflex st150 set ckt has been temporarily approved for use in the us under emergency use authorization (b)(4) to deliver crrt to treat patients in an acute care environment during the covid-19 pandemic.
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It was reported the tubing of a prismaflex set separated from the deaeration chamber of the device.Immediately following dialysis, the line was observed disconnected from the set."most of the blood was re-injected, and there was only a small amount of blood loss".There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
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