MINI-CAP, DISCONNECT W/PVP-1SOLUTION
Report
- Report Number
- 1423500-2010-04519
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 16, 2010
- Date of Event
- September 17, 2010
- Report Date
- September 20, 2010
- Manufacturer
- BAXTER HEALTHCARE - CLEVELAND
- Product Code
- KDI
- PMA / PMN Number
- K895631
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
(B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT FOR A DAMAGED MINICAP WAS NOT CONFIRMED DUE TO UNAVAILABLE SAMPLE. A SAMPLE EVALUATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO UNAVAILABLE SAMPLE. THE ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. A BATCH REVIEW WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO UNKNOWN LOT NUMBER. BAXTER HAS CONDUCTED A TREND REVIEW AND FOUND THAT SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE REPORTED PROBLEM. BAXTER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR SIMILAR REPORTS TO DETERMINE IF FURTHER ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
(B)(4). THIS IS THE FIRST OF 3 EMDRS BEING SUBMITTED FOR THIS PRODUCT REPORT. PER THE CUSTOMER THE SAMPLE WAS DISCARDED AND THE LOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN, THEREFORE NO EVALUATION OR BATCH REVIEW COULD BE PERFORMED. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED UPON COMPLETION OF BAXTER'S INVESTIGATION, OR IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
A HOME PATIENT'S (HP)'S CAREGIVER (CG) CONTACTED BAXTER REPORTING THAT SHE DISCOVERED THREE CRACKED MINICAPS BEFORE USE. DURING A FOLLOW UP CALL, THE CG REPORTED THAT UPON CLEANING UP THE BETADINE (USING AN ALCOHOL SWAB) OFF THE MINICAP AFTER PLACING THE MINICAPS ON THE TRANSFER SET, SHE NOTICED THE CRACKS. THE OTHER 2 TIMES, THE CG NOTICED THE CRACKS AFTER PLACING THE MINICAPS ON THE TRANSFER SET. THE CG STATED THAT ALL 3 MINICAPS CAME OUT OF THE SAME BOX. THE CG STATED THAT THE LAST TIME THE TRANSFER SET WAS REPLACED IN (B)(6) 2010. THE CG STATED THAT SHE HAD NOT NOTICED ANY DEFECTS ON THE MINICAPS OR THE TRANSFER SETS WHILE PLACING THE MINICAPS ON. PER THE CG, SHE HAND TIGHTENS THE MINICAP, AND DOES NOT OVERTIGHTEN. PER THE CG, THE HP DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURY OR HARM AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT. NO PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS INDICATED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI-CAP, DISCONNECT W/PVP-1SOLUTION | DIALYZER, HIGH PERMEABILITY WITH OR WITHOUT SEALED DIALYSATE SYSTEM | KDI | BAXTER HEALTHCARE - CLEVELAND |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 YR |