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MalfunctionFII

SYSTEM 1000 SPDS

Received Sep 28, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 1, 2006

Report 1423500-2006-01067 · MDR key 841741

Device

Generic name

System 1000

Model number

NA

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Microbial Contamination of Device

Patient

YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN 2006, THE FACILITY CONTACTED BAXTER CUSTOMER SERVICE TO REPORT A SYSTEM 1000 HEMODIALYSIS INSTRUMENT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HIGH BACTERIA COUNT AFTER DISINFECT. THE BAXTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT REP EXPLAINED TO THE CUSTOMER HOW TO DISINFECT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INCOMING WATER LINE. NO PT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED IN ASSOCIATION TO THIS INCIDENT. NO FURTHER INFO IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IF ADD'L INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE, A F/U REPORT WILL BE SENT.