| Catalog Number |
0500325E |
| 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 |
01/05/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Plant investigation: the reported complaint was not confirmed as the complaint device was not returned for manufacturer evaluation.A production records review was performed on the reported lot.An investigation of the device history records (dhr) was conducted by the manufacturer.There was no indication of product nonacceptance, deviation, non-conformance, rework, labeling or process control failure during the manufacturing process which could be associated with the reported event.The lot met all release criteria.A definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without physical examination of the actual device.Therefore, the complaint is not confirmed.Continuous improvement is of the utmost importance to fresenius medical care as we strive to provide dialysis products of the highest quality to our patients.Reports of leaking product are investigated both individually as complaints, as well as via the nc/capa program, in order to assess and improve our products and processes.Capas for vision systems and blood leak reduction are recent examples of leak related investigations directed at an overall reduction in dialyzer leaks.
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Event or Problem Description
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A corporate inventory manager reported to fresenius that a dialyzer blood leak occurred at a hemodialysis (hd) user facility.Additional information was obtained through follow-up with a registered nurse (rn) from the facility.The rn stated the blood leak occurred immediately at the start of hd treatment.The blood leak was internal, and it was confirmed to be visually observed.The machine, a fresenius 2008t machine, alarmed appropriately with a blood leak alarm.A blood leak test strip was used, and it tested positive for the presence of blood.There was no damage or defect noted on the dialyzer.Fresenius bloodlines were also being used.After the leak occurred, the treatment was paused.The patient¿s blood was not returned; estimated blood loss (ebl) was less than 100 ml.The rn confirmed there was no patient serious injury, no adverse effects were experienced, and no medical intervention was required as a result of the reported event.The patient completed their treatment after being re-setup with new supplies on a different machine.The sample was not available to be returned for manufacturer evaluation as it was reportedly discarded.
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Event or Problem Description
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A corporate inventory manager reported to fresenius that a dialyzer blood leak occurred at a hemodialysis (hd) user facility.Additional information was obtained through follow-up with a registered nurse (rn) from the facility.The rn stated the blood leak occurred immediately at the start of hd treatment.The blood leak was internal, and it was confirmed to be visually observed.The machine, a fresenius 2008t machine, alarmed appropriately with a blood leak alarm.A blood leak test strip was used, and it tested positive for the presence of blood.There was no damage or defect noted on the dialyzer.Fresenius bloodlines were also being used.After the leak occurred, the treatment was paused.The patient¿s blood was not returned; estimated blood loss (ebl) was less than 100 ml.The rn confirmed there was no patient serious injury, no adverse effects were experienced, and no medical intervention was required as a result of the reported event.The patient completed their treatment after being re-setup with new supplies on a different machine.The sample was not available to be returned for manufacturer evaluation as it was reportedly discarded.
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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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