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TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR

Received Apr 25, 1995 · Event occurred Mar 31, 1995

Report 2243621-1995-00334 · MDR key 21966

Device

Generic name

Transducer Protector

Manufacturer

Gelman Sciences

Lot number

8638

Patient

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  • Hemodialysis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FACILITY ALLEGES LEAK DURING TREATMENT. RN REPORTS TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR FAILED TO HOLD PRESSURE; FLUID BACKED UP INTO TRANSDUCER. CONSTANT INTERRUPTION OF BLOOD FLOW LED TO CLOTTING. EBL > 100 CC.