Exactamed 3ml syringes for enteral meds from baxter, contain confusing markings, and marking labels that have led to multiple doses being prepared at the incorrect volume by pharmacy technicians.Doses were caught prior to being dispensed from the pharmacy.Feedback from pharmacy staff: not clear which line marking 'ml' is referring to; format of number and ml being stacked vs.Horizontally displayed adds to confusion; markings with no ml notation vs.Those with ml notation not significantly different enough to be clear which line ml notation is referring to.Medication administered to or used by the patient: no.When and how was error discovered: doses were caught prior to being dispensed from the pharmacy.Patient counseling provided: unknown.Relevant materials provided: image.Ismp, (b)(6), access number: (b)(4).
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