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MalfunctionMSF

POLYFLUX LR CAPILLARY DIALYZER

Received Jul 24, 2008

Report 9611369-2008-00654 · MDR key 1080065

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Product code (MSF)
Manufacturer (Gambro Dialysatoren Gmbh)
Model (POLYFLUX 8 LR)

Device

Generic name

None

Model number

POLYFLUX 8 LR

Catalog number

104333

Lot number

7-8207-H-01

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

Not reported

  • Blood Loss

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF BLOOD LEAK DURING THE TREATMENT. THE BLOOD LOSS WAS INSIGNIFICANT. NO PT HARM AND NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NEEDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INTERNAL BLOOD LEAKS CAN OCCUR DUE TO DAMAGE OF THE HOLLOW FIBRES. NO SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION. NO FURTHER INFO IS EXPECTED FOR THIS SPECIFIC EVENT AND THE CASE IS CONSIDERED CLOSED. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS EVENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED.