HEMODIALYSIS BLOODLINES
Report
- Report Number
- 2521402-2025-00686
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 26, 2025
- Date of Event
- August 6, 2025
- Report Date
- November 6, 2025
- Manufacturer
- B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.
- Product Code
- FJK
- UDI-DI
- 04046964367786
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080807
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-0070-2026
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN MEDICAL INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). EVENT 3 NO SAMPLES WERE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION. ALTHOUGH NO SAMPLES WERE PROVIDED, THE REPORTED EVENT IS SIMILAR TO A KNOWN ISSUE OF AIR IN LINE DURING USE. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) WAS PERFORMED FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER AND NO ABNORMALITIES OR NON-CONFORMANCES WERE NOTED DURING THE IN PROCESS OR FINAL PRODUCT INSPECTION. THE REPORTED ISSUE IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH THE ARTERIAL AND VENOUS PATIENT CONNECTORS, WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE RESULTING IN MICROBUBBLES IN THE LINE, WHICH COULD THUS TRIGGER AIR-IN-LINE ALARMS. AN APPROVED PROJECT IS IN THE PLACE TO FURTHER ADDRESS ISSUES WITH AIR IN LINE. ADDITIONALLY, B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. (BBMI) ISSUED A VOLUNTARY URGENT FIELD SAFETY CORRECTION FOR STREAMLINE® BLOODLINE SET FOR DIALOG+® HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM (2521402-9/3/25-004-C [FDA RES # (B)(4)]). WE WILL MAINTAIN THIS REPORT FOR FURTHER REFERENCES AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR OTHER REPORTS FOR SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. IF ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, A FOLLOW-UP WILL BE SUBMITTED.
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN MEDICAL INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW-UP WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS BECOME AVAILABLE.
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3 BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION AIR IN BLOOD LINES AT PATIENT ARTERIAL CONNECTION. DETAILED INQUIRY DESCRIPTION EMAIL INQUIRY: FACILITY EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE EVENTS WITH AIR IN PATIENT BLOOD LINES AT ARTERIAL CONNECTION. LOT # A2500246. HAVE HAD TO DISCONTINUE AND RESTART 3 TREATMENTS. 2 CVC PATIENTS. 1 AVF PATIENT: NEEDLES USED ARE NIPRO TULIP SERIES 17 G 1 1/2 INCH. FACILITY HAS AFFECTED BLOOD LINES AND NEEDS INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SHIP CONTAMINATED LINE FOR TESTING.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866318 | HEMODIALYSIS BLOODLINES | SET, TUBING, BLOOD, WITH AND WITHOUT ANTI-REGURGITATION VALVE | FJK | B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | A2500246 | 04046964367786 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |