InjuryMSD
FRESENIUS
Received Feb 11, 2000 · Event occurred Jan 8, 2000
Report 262309 · MDR key 262309
Device
Generic name
Venous Bloodline
Manufacturer
Fresenius Usa, Inc.Model number
NACatalog number
03-7303-5
Lot number
9JR021
Product problems
- Disconnection
- Material Separation
Patient
32 YR
- Hemodialysis
- Hypoglycemia
- Treatment with medication(s)
- Blood Loss
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
APPROX 2 HRS INTO TREATMENT PT CALLED FOR HELP. NURSING STAFF RESPONDING OBSERVED THAT THE VENOUS BLOODLINE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE CATHETER END. THE SYSTEM WAS CLEANED AND RECONNECTED. THE PT'S VITAL SIGNS WERE STABLE APPROX 300CC OF NSS WERE GIVEN. APPROX BLOODLOSS OF 400-600CC. LATER, AFTER THE TREATMENT THE PT EXPERIENCED AN EPISODE OF HYPOGLYCEMIA WHICH WAS TREATED WITH 50% DEXTROSE. PT WAS DISCHARGED AFTER TREATMENT IN SATISFACTORY/STABLE CONDITION.