HOMEPUMP C-SERIES: 270ML, 5ML/HR
Report
- Report Number
- 2026095-2014-00222
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 7, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 7, 2014
- Report Date
- October 9, 2014
- Manufacturer
- I-FLOW CORP.
- Product Code
- MEB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K052117
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHARMACIST
Narratives
METHOD: THE DEVICES WERE REPORTED TO BE UNAVAILABLE FOR RETURN AND ANALYSIS. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER. RESULTS: AS A DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EVAL NO METHODS WERE PERFORMED, THEREFORE RESULTS CANNOT BE OBTAINED. THE DHR WAS REVIEWED FOR THE LOT NUMBER OF THE MANUFACTURED UNIT. THERE WERE NO REWORKS, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, OR RELATED NONCONFORMANCE REPORTS (NCR'S) FOR THIS LOT. THE LOT MET THE PROCESS SPECS, INCLUDING THE QUALITY CONTROL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA PRIOR TO RELEASE. A REVIEW OF THE USE CONDITIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) WAS PERFORMED AND ACCORDING TO THE FLOW TABLE ON THE IFU 14-60-591-0-03. THIS PUMP MODEL FILLED TO 244ML'S WILL COMPLETE INFUSION IN ABOUT 48 HOURS WITH A TOLERANCE OF +/-15%. THEREFORE THE APPROXIMATE INFUSION TIME FOR 244ML'S WILL BE BETWEEN 40.8 HOURS AND 55.2 HOURS, THE IFU ALSO STATED "FILLING THE PUMP LESS THAN LABELED (NOMINAL) FILL VOLUME RESULTS IN FASTER FLOW RATE. CONCLUSIONS: THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED TO I-FLOW FOR AN EVAL, THEREFORE WE ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT. SHOULD ADD'L INFO BE RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. INFO FROM THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN OUR PRODUCT COMPLAINT AND MDR TREND REPORTING SYSTEMS. TREND INFO IS USED TO IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR ADD'L INVESTIGATIONS.
FILL VOLUME: 230ML. FLOW RATE: 5ML/HR. PROCEDURE: CHEMOTHERAPY. CATHPLACE: CENTRAL LINE. REPORT 2 OF 3: PLEASE REF: 2026095-2014-00215/14-00892(A), 2026095-2014-00223/14-00892(C). INCIDENT #2, PT #2: IT WAS REPORTED BY A PHARMACY THAT THERE WERE THREE INCIDENTS OF FAST FLOW THAT OCCURRED IN THREE SEPARATE PTS. ALL THREE PUMPS WERE OF THE SAME MODEL AND LOT NUMBER, THEY WERE FILLED WITH 5-FU AND SALINE TO 230ML'S. THE PTS RECEIVED THE PUMPS AT THE INFUSION CENTER AND THEN WENT HOME WITH THEM. THE PTS CALLED TO REPORT THAT THE PUMPS HAD FINISHED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. ALL PTS USED THE PUMPS VIA CENTRAL LINES. FOR INCIDENT TWO IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PT'S PUMP WAS FILLED ON (B)(6) 2014, AND INFUSION BEGAN ON (B)(6) 2014. THE INFUSION WAS REPORTED TO HAVE ENDED ON (B)(6) 2014. THE PUMP WAS VISUALLY EMPTY AT THE TIME OF DISCONNECT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 719646 | HOMEPUMP C-SERIES: 270ML, 5ML/HR | ELASTOMERIC PUMP | MEB | I-FLOW CORP. | C270050 | 0201325987 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR | DRUG: 5-FLUOROURACIL IN NORMAL SALINE| CONCENTRATION: 21.4 MG/DL |