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MalfunctionMLW

HIPEC PUMP

Received Nov 13, 2025 · Event occurred Sep 8, 2025

Report 23542589 · MDR key 23542589

Device

Generic name

Warmer, Peritoneal Dialysate

Product problems

  • Restricted Flow rate
  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

Patient

70 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR CYTOREDUCTIVE SURGERY AND HIPEC [HYPERTHERMIC INTRAPERITONEAL CHEMOTHERAPY] TREATMENT. CHEMOTHERAPY STARTED AT 12. 25 PM. THE OUTFLOW DURING THE TREATMENT WAS LOW AND PROVIDER WAS CALLED BACK TO THE ROOM. PROVIDER SCRUBBED IN AND MANIPULATED THE TUBE AND TROUBLESHOOTED. HE NOTICED THE INFLOW WAS NOT CIRCULATING WELL AT THE PUMP AND WE CALLED THE REP. REP TRIED TO TROUBLE SHOOT AND NOT WORKED WELL. SECOND BAG OF CHEMO STARTED AT 75 MINUTES. THE MACHINE WAS PULLED OUT FOR INSPECTION. COMPANY SERVICE PERSON IS CALLED TO SERVICE THE MACHINE.