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MalfunctionFII

PHOENIX

Received May 12, 2008 · Event occurred Aug 3, 2007

Report 1052105 · MDR key 1052105

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine

Manufacturer

Gambro

Model number

C-3

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

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.