| Model Number |
CAR-172-C |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
12/26/2024
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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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A report was received on 26 dec 2024 from a 55-year-old female patient with a medical history including diabetes and end stage renal disease, who stated blood was observed leaking from the cartridge during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information was received on 30 dec 2024 from the home therapy nurse (htn) who stated the patient did not experience any symptoms or require medical intervention.Following the event the patient continues to treat using the nxstage system.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The cartridge was received for evaluation and a leak was confirmed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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