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MalfunctionFJG

AN-69

Received Oct 10, 1999 · Event occurred Sep 8, 1999

Report 8010182-1999-00021 · MDR key 244433

Device

Generic name

Dialyzer

Manufacturer

Hospal Industrie

Model number

FIL-20

Catalog number

FIL-20

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Blood Loss

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT #1. BLOOD LEAK TO ATMOSPHERE FROM THE DIALYZER HEADER APPROX 10 MINS INTO THE TREATMENT. BLOOD LOSS WAS ESTIMATED AT 5-10 CC. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY OR MED INTERVENTION. NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING WAS FOUND DURING PRIME.

Remedial action

  • Other