MalfunctionFIL
FRESENIUS DIALYSIS DELIVERY SYSTEM
Received Aug 14, 2002 · Event occurred Jul 12, 2002
Report 2937457-2002-00040 · MDR key 411930
Device
Generic name
Hemodialysis Machine
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care-north AmericaModel number
2008KCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Fire
- Smoking
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A DIALYSIS REPORTED THAT SMOKE AND FIRE WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE BACK OF A MACHINE DURING HEAT DISINFECT. THE STAFF WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WAS NO STAFF OR PATIENT INJURY.