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MalfunctionFIL

FRESENIUS DIALYSIS DELIVERY SYSTEM

Received Jul 1, 2002 · Event occurred May 29, 2002

Report 2937457-2002-00031 · MDR key 403408

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

  • Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
  • Pain
  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE FACILITY REPORTED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE ULTRAFILTRATION (UF) RATE DURING THE FIRST TWO HOURS OF A HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT. UF GOAL WAS 3,300 FOR 4 HRS. USING UF PROFILE #2. STARTING UF RATE WAS 2210 WHICH WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED. THE PATIENT WAS HYPOTENSIVE AND COMPLAINING OF LEG PAIN. TREATMENT WAS COMPLETED WITH THE UF SET AT 30 ML/HR. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS.

Remedial action

  • Other