FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

INTEGRATED APD SET W/CASSETTE3 PRONG

MDR report key: 1930556 · Received December 16, 2010

Report

Report Number
1423500-2010-06938
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
December 16, 2010
Date of Event
November 22, 2010
Report Date
November 22, 2010
Manufacturer
BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME
Product Code
FKX
PMA / PMN Number
K923065
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT FOR A SYSTEM ERROR 2240 (AIR IN SET) WAS NOT CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF SAMPLE; HOWEVER, BASED ON THE INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING BAXTER'S INVESTIGATION, THIS INCIDENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED DUE TO A LEAK IN THE SOLUTION BAG. A BATCH REVIEW WAS NOT PERFORMED AS THE LOT INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE REPORTED PROBLEM. THE ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS THROUGH (B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4) THE SAMPLE WAS DISCARDED. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON THE COMPLETION OF BAXTER'S INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A PATIENT CONTACTED GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES (GTS) REGARDING ASSISTANCE WITH SYSTEM ERROR 2240 WHILE USING THE HOMECHOICE (HC) DURING DWELL 2 OF 6. GTS EXPLAINED THAT A LARGE AMOUNT OF AIR HAD ENTERED INTO THE DISPOSABLE SET AND HAD THE PATIENT CYCLE POWER TWICE TO CLEAR THE ERROR. GTS THEN EXPLAINED THAT THE PATIENT WOULD NEED TO START OVER WITH NEW SUPPLIES. GTS THEN ADVISED THE PATIENT TO CALL THEIR DIALYSIS NURSE IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS TO LET HER KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. PRODUCT SURVEILLANCE CONTACTED THE PATIENT WHO EXPLAINED THAT THE ERROR WAS CAUSED BY A LEAKING SUPPLY BAG. THE PATIENT COULD NOT REMEMBER WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM AND DISCARDED THE SUPPLIES. NO INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 INTEGRATED APD SET W/CASSETTE3 PRONG SYSTEM, PERITONEAL, AUTOMATIC DELIVERY FKX BAXTER HEALTHCARE - MOUNTAIN HOME

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 48 YR HOMECHOICE PRO APD CYCLER (B)(4) (REFURBISHED)