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MalfunctionFII

PHOENIX

Received Jun 12, 2009 · Event occurred Nov 25, 2008

Report 1405887 · MDR key 1405887

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine

Model number

PHOENIX

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Corroded
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

13 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BICARBONATE LEAKING FROM THE BICART ARM CAUSED THE J37 CONNECTOR ON THE POWER SUPPLY TO BECOME CORRODED, WHICH RESULTED IN A GENERAL SAFE STATE ALARM AND AN AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN OF THE DIALYSIS MACHINE.

Description of Event or Problem

BICARBONATE LEAKING FROM THE BICART ARM CAUSED THE J37 CONNECTOR ON THE POWER SUPPLY TO BECOME CORRODED, WHICH RESULTED IN A GENERAL SAFE STATE ALARM AND AN AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN OF THE DIALYSIS MACHINE.