An alarm indicative of a potential malfunction of the disposable cassette was reported.The device was not returned and the lot number is unknown; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.However, a loose connection was reported between the supply (final) line of the homechoice cassette and the supply bag resulting in leakage, which is known to cause this alarm.The cause of the loose connection could not be determined.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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It was reported that a homechoice device experienced a system error 2240 (air in line/set) alarm.The patient was connected at the time of the alarm.This occurred during peritoneal dialysis therapy.During the troubleshooting, it was reported that there was a loose connection between the supply (final) line of the homechoice cassette and the supply bag resulting in leakage, that led to this alarm.No damage was noted on the supplies.Renal therapy services (rts) assisted patient with ending therapy and cassette removal.Rts advised patient to start over with new supplies and reviewed proper procedures per the user manual.There was no patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.
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