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MalfunctionFII

COBE C3-PLUS

Received May 12, 2008 · Event occurred Jan 30, 2007

Report 1052006 · MDR key 1052006

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine,

Model number

C-3-PLUS

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Alarm, audible
  • Failure to Pump
  • Repair

Patient

12 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS A CONSTANT "AIR SEPARATOR LOW" ALARM ON THE DIALYSIS MACHINE. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.