A review of the device history record (dhr) was conducted which confirmed that the product met all quality criteria and manufacturing specifications prior to release.
In the critical care setting, the patient¿s treatments are prepared and continuously monitored by trained healthcare professionals.
The instructions for use includes the following warnings: secure caps and close clamps after priming and after each use to prevent blood loss or air entering the patient blood lines.
Before starting treatment, make sure all manual connections are secure and fluid-tight, but not over-tight.
A trained and qualified observer must check the system for blood and fluid leaks during treatment and pay close attention to the blood line and access connections.
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A report was received on 18 nov 2019 from the nurse of a (b)(6) male being treated in the critical care unit for a gastrointestinal bleed and low hemoglobin (7.
3g/dl), who experienced hypotension and lost approximately 75ml blood via a loose cartridge connection during a hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2019.
Treatment was terminated without rinseback of the dialysis circuit, with blood loss totaling approximately 250ml.
Additional information was received on 21 nov 2019 from the nurse stating the patient became unresponsive, required intubation and was transfused with 2 units of blood.
Hb improved to 9.
2g/dl post transfusion, the patient recovered without sequelae and resumed therapy with the nxstage system.
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