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PHOENIX

Received Apr 22, 2008 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2008

Report 2087532-2008-00034 · MDR key 1044681

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Equipment

Manufacturer

Gambro Dasco

Model number

PHOENIX

Catalog number

6023006700

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Disconnection
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GAMBRO REC'D A COMPLAINT ON MARCH 14, 2008 FROM A FACILITY WHO REPORTED THAT A PHOENIX MACHINE, SOFTWARE VERSION 3.34, WAS LEAKING. IT WAS UNK 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 TECH INSPECTED THE MACHINE AND FOUND THAT TUBING DISCONNECTED AT INPUT OF FILTER F7, CAUSING EXTERNAL FLUID LEAK. HE RECONNECTED TUBING AND VERIFIED PROPER OPERATION THROUGH BLEACH ADR CYCLE.