CARTRIDGE
Report
- Report Number
- 8030638-2014-00007
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 4, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 5, 2014
- Report Date
- June 4, 2014
- Manufacturer
- GAMBRO RENAL PRODUCTS S.A. DE C.V.
- Product Code
- FJK
- PMA / PMN Number
- K070414
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
THE BLOOD TUBING SET INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT WAS EVALUATED AND THE CONCLUSION IS AS FOLLOW: THE VENOUS LUER CONE FROM THE BLOOD TUBING SET DID NOT HAVE ANY CRACKS. THE VENOUS LUER LOCKING COLLAR THREADS HAD NO CRACKS. VENOUS LUER CONNECTOR OF THE BLOOD TUBING SET ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISO STANDARD 594/1 AND 594/2. 15 UNUSED CARTRIDGE BLOOD SETS FROM THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER 1000079632 WERE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAY CONTRIBUTED TO LOOSING CONNECTIONS. THE VISUAL INSPECTION MADE AND THE LEAK TEST COMPLETED FOR THE BLOODLINE DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY CONDITION OUTSIDE THE PRODUCT PREDETERMINED VALIDATED SPECIFICATIONS. THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS PRESENT IN THE BLOOD TUBING SET THAT MAY HAVE AID FOR A LOOSE CONNECTION OR A LEAK. GAMBRO HAS FOUND NO EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT ANY GAMBRO DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT. GAMBRO DOES NOT REGARD THE SUBMITTAL OF THIS REPORT AS AN ADMISSION OF CAUSATION OR LIABILITY.
A PATIENT IN THE ICU, POST MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, EXPERIENCED WORSENING OF HIS STAGE III CKD AND REQUIRED HENDIADYS. APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE DIALYSIS TREATMENT, THE NURSE OBSERVED BLOOD LEAKING FROM AROUND THE VENOUS LINE CONNECTOR AND TEGO ADAPTER/CONNECTOR. THE NURSE STOPPED THE BLOOD PUMP AND ATTEMPTED TO TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION WITHOUT SUCCESS. WHILE THE NURSE WAS TRYING TO RETURN THE BLOOD, THE PATIENT CODED AND SUCCESSFULLY RESUSCITATED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325930 | CARTRIDGE | SET, TUBING, BLOOD, WITH AND WITHOUT ANTI-REGURGITATION VALVE | FJK | GAMBRO RENAL PRODUCTS S.A. DE C.V. | 1000079632 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 YR | Required Intervention | PHOENIX SN (B)(4) SWV 3.36.02, REVACLEAR,BICART720 |