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POLYFLUX LR CAPILLARY DIALYZER

Received Aug 14, 2008 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2008

Report 9611369-2008-00728 · MDR key 1111790

Device

Model number

POLYFLUX 6 LR

Catalog number

104329

Lot number

7-8104-H-01

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

NA

  • Blood Loss

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABOUT BLOOD LEAK DURING TREATMENT. THERE WAS INSIGNIFICANT BLOOD LOSS. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NEEDED. NO SERIOUS INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INTERNAL BLOOD LEAKS CAN OCCUR DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE HOLLOW FIBRES. THE SAMPLE HAS NOT ARRIVED FOR INVESTIGATION YET. THE ROOT CAUSE CAN BE DETERMINED AFTER INVESTIGATION. GAMBRO DOES NOT REGARD THE SUBMISSION OF THIS REPORT AS AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.