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MalfunctionFIL

FRESENIUS DIALYSIS DELIVERY SYSTEM

Received Jul 1, 2002 · Event occurred May 28, 2002

Report 2937457-2002-00030 · MDR key 403405

Device

Generic name

Hemodialysis Machine

Model number

2008K

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Inadequate Ultra Filtration
  • Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion
  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CANADA, INC. REPORTED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE ULTRAFILTRATION (UF) RATE DURING THE FIRST TWO HOURS OF A HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT. UF GOAL WAS 2,400 FOR 4 HRS. USING UF PROFILE #2. STARTING UF RATE WAS 1500 WHICH WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED. UF GOAL WAS REACHED WITHIN 2 HRS. THE PATIENT WAS WEIGHED AND WAS AT DRY WEIGHT. TREATMENT WAS COMPLETED WTIH THE UF OFF. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS.

Remedial action

  • Other