inforMED
InjuryFII

CENTRYSYSTEM 3

Received Sep 24, 2008 · Event occurred Apr 13, 2006

Report 1713683-2008-00004 · MDR key 1173364

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine

Manufacturer

Gambro

Model number

CENTRYSYSTEM3

Catalog number

333103201

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

69 YR

  • Death
  • Resuscitation
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GAMBRO RECEIVED A REPORT OF A PT DIALYZING ON A C3 MACHINE WHO BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRED CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSITATION. THE PT WAS HOSPITALIZED AND MADE A DO NOT RESUSITATE BY FAMILY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

GTS AWAITING PERMISSION TO INSPECT MACHINE. THIS UNIT HAS REMAINED IN SERVICE SINCE THIS INCIDENT WITH NO FURTHER REPORTED INCIDENTS. GAMBRO HAS FOUND NO EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT ANY GAMBRO DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT. GAMBRO DOES NOT REGARD TO THE SUBMITTAL OF THIS REPORT AS AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.