Blood leak sensor, a component of hemodialysis device, may show decreased sensitivity, at the lowest level, specified as 0.35 mL/min blood leak rate, which could delay triggering the ALARM_DIALYZER_BLOOD_LEAK alarm, if blood loss, less-than 300ml, occurs, the patient may experience hypotension, fatigue, cramps, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath.
Outset Medical
A cart with prefiltration drawer, an optional hemodialysis system accessory, has a cord with a female connector that has internal contact pins that may become damaged that could create localized heat, sparks, smoke, melting or charring (thermal event) of the female connector or the associated connector power entry module, which may lead to transient delay in treatment or blistering to the user.
Class I - Dangerous
Hemodialysis System, pre and post dialyzer peroxide-cured silicone tubing, with less than 336 hours usage, will be replaced because tubing may contain non-dioxin-like (NDL) polychlorinated biphenyl acids (PCBAs), that have not been flushed out over time with usage. Exposure to PCBAs could cause: skin conditions, liver damage, impaired reproduction, development of certain kinds of cancer in humans.
An observed trend of high conductivity dialysate alarms in a hemodialysis system as a result of introducing a software tool into the manufacturing process.
Class I - Dangerous
Due to a component in the hemodialysis console there is the possibility of heat-related damage that may occur with the device.