MalfunctionFIL
FRESENIUS DIALYSIS DELIVERY SYSTEM
Received Jul 24, 2002 · Event occurred Jun 21, 2002
Report 2937457-2002-00036 · MDR key 407798
Device
Generic name
Hemodialysis Machine
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care North AmericaModel number
2008KCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Inaccurate Flow Rate
- Output, high
- Inadequate Ultra Filtration
- Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
Patient
45 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CANADA, INC. REPORTED THAT ULTRAFILTRATION (UF) RATE WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED DURING THE FIRST 2 1/2 HRS. OF A HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT. GOAL WAS SET FOR 3 1/2 HRS. BUT WAS REACHED IN 2 1/2 HRS. TREATMENT WAS COMPLETED WITH THE UF OFF. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS.
Remedial action
- Other