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PHOENIX

Received Feb 6, 2008 · Event occurred Jan 1, 2008

Report 2087532-2008-00012 · MDR key 1015269

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Equipment

Manufacturer

Gambro Dasco

Model number

PHOENIX

Catalog number

6023006700

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GAMBRO REC'D A COMPLAINT ON JANUARY 07TH, 2008 FROM A FACILITY WHO REPORTED THAT A PHOENIX MACHINE WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE BOTTOM. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE LEAK OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WARRANTED IN THIS EVENT. NO EVIDENCE THAT A TUBE DISCONNECTION RELATED ALARM OCCURRED. A GAMBRO TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE MACHINE AND FOUND THAT THE HOSE ON THE BOTTOM OF EVUFO WAS DISCONNECTED. HE REPLACED IT AND BLEACH CLEANED THE UNIT.