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MalfunctionFII

HEMODIALYSIS MACHINE

Received May 12, 2008 · Event occurred Aug 7, 2007

Report 1052107 · MDR key 1052107

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine

Manufacturer

Gambro

Model number

PHOENIX

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Alarm, audible
  • Calibration Error

Patient

16 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A PATIENT TREATMENT, THE DIALYSIS MACHINE PRODUCED ALARM CODES #145 AND #73 INDICATING THAT THE ULTRA-FILTRATION VESSEL WAS OUT OF CALIBRATION.