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It was reported that within 2-3 minutes after starting treatment, the patient experienced a cardiac episode, seizure like activity, unresponsiveness, pulseless, agonal breathing and the patient¿s face turned blue/purple.Treatment was discontinued.It was reported a code was called and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) was initiated.A swishing sound was heard during heart auscultation and was advised not to shock via aed device.Oxygen 8l was provided.The patient recovered consciousness and normal breathing resumed.It was reported the event started as soon as the blood had passed through the extracorporeal circuit.The extracorporeal blood was not returned to the patient.It was reported the total blood loss was 100 ml.The patient was admitted to hospital for ¿a couple of days with a cardiac workup¿.It was reported the patient received another treatment the same day after hospital admission.Pre treatment blood pressure was 210/80 mmhg and pulse 75 bpm.D11: revaclear 300 dialyzer, hd cartridge line h10: the device was not received for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.A service history review revealed no indication that the parts replaced during servicing caused or contributed to the reported event.It was reported the event occurred right after starting treatment (as soon as the blood had passed through the extracorporeal circuit) and diffusion or ultrafiltration had not started; therefore, the phoenix unit is no longer considered suspect product in this event.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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