| Model Number |
CAR-172-C |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The involved cartridge was not received for evaluation.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the reported lot number and confirmed the product was released for distribution having met quality and manufacturing specifications and requirements.The instructions for use states "check the system for blood and fluid leaks during treatment and pay close attention to the blood line and access connections." all treatments must be administered under a physician's prescription and performed by a trained and qualified person, considered to be competent in the use of this device by the prescribing physician so that alarms and harmful conditions can be responded to promptly.
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Event or Problem Description
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A report was received on (b)(6) 2024 from the caregiver of a 70-year-old male patient with a medical history including diabetes and end stage renal disease, who stated an unspecified amount of blood leaked from the cartridge after administering heparin during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information was received on 15 nov 2024 from the home therapy nurse (htn), who stated the patient did not experience any symptoms and there was no report of medical intervention being required.The patient has resumed therapy with his replacement nxstage cycler.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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