inforMED
MalfunctionFII

PHOENIX

Received Aug 13, 2009 · Event occurred Jun 16, 2009

Report 1444662 · MDR key 1444662

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Pumping Stopped

Patient

20 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE MOTOR BLOOD PUMP OF THE DIALYSIS MACHINE STOPPED WORKING, EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT IT. THE BLOOD HAD TO BE RETURNED MANUALLY. THERE WAS NO BLOOD LOSS NOTED AND THE PATIENT VITAL SIGNS WERE STABLE. TREATMENT WAS DELAYED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. HEMODIALYSIS RESUMED WITH NEW PREPARED MACHINE, LINES, AND DIALYZER.