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POLYFLUX R CAPILLARY DIALYZER

Received Sep 4, 2008 · Event occurred Jul 20, 2008

Report 9611369-2008-00770 · MDR key 1153006

Device

Model number

POLYFLUX 17 R

Catalog number

109071

Lot number

7-3553-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 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.