MalfunctionFII
PHOENIX
Received May 12, 2008 · Event occurred Aug 3, 2007
Report 1052105 · MDR key 1052105
Product problems
- Loose or Intermittent Connection
- Failure to Prime
Patient
17 YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE DIALYSIS MACHINE WAS NOT PRIMING THE BICARBONATE. BIOMED FOUND THAT THE BICARBONATE CONNECTOR WAS NOT FULLY INSERTED INTO THE ORANGE PORT. THE USER HAD NOT PROPERLY SEATED THE CONNECTOR INTO THE PORT AND THIS CAUSED THE MACHINE NOT TO PRIME THE BLOOD CIRCUIT.