inforMED
InjuryFIB

TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR

Received May 17, 1995 · Event occurred Apr 22, 1995

Report 2243621-1995-00478 · MDR key 22310

Device

Generic name

Transducer Protector

Manufacturer

Gelman Sciences

Catalog number

0493072

Lot number

7315

Patient

32 YR

  • Hemodialysis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FACILITY ALLEGES BLOOD BACKED UP INTO TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR, CAUSING MACHINE TO ALARM FREQUENTLY. CLOTS FORMED IN BUBBLE STRIPS AND LINED DIALYZER CLOTTED AS A RESULT. EBL 150 CC. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.