inforMED
InjuryFIB

TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR

Received May 10, 1995 · Event occurred Mar 9, 1995

Report 2243621-1995-00399 · MDR key 22307

Device

Generic name

Transducer Protector

Manufacturer

Gelman Sciences

Lot number

9155

Patient

66 YR

  • Hemodialysis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FACILITY ALLEGES LEAKS DURING DIALYSIS. TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. BECAME WET. LOW VENOUS PRESSURE RESULTED; BLOOD CIRCUIT DISCARDED. EBL 300 CC. TREATMENT RESTARTED WITH NEW DIALYZER. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED.