| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/07/2015
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No parts were returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation and the plant investigation is on-going.A supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a dialysis treatment, a home hemodialysis pt had been on the machine for 4.5 hours before receiving an air detector alarm.The pt could not clear the air detector alarm and noticed air in the bloodline.The pt was unable to return her blood.There was an estimated blood loss of 50cc.The pt did not experience any adverse effects.A fresenius regional equipment specialist replaced the level detector module which resolved the issue.The pt was able to continue her normal dialysis treatment schedule and did not miss any treatments.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A fresenius regional equipment specialist (res) performed an on-site investigation and the failure mode was confirmed.During field service investigation the venous line clamp would not open to allow the machine to prime.The problem was resolved by replacing the level detector module.During investigation of the machine the temperature was found to be high.The temperature problem was resolved by calibrating the temperature control.The level detector module was replaced which resolved the issue.The device was returned to service with no further issues.An investigation of the dev ice manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.In addition, the device manufacturing review confirmed the labeling, material, and process controls were within specification.
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