The event involved a smallbore bifuse ext set w/2 microclave®, rotating luer, where leakage was noted between the connector and extension set when infusing 5-fu after 2 hours, via an unspecified pump.The chemo spill was not cleaned up per facility protocol and a spill kit was not used.Although it was reported that there was unprotected chemo exposure, and the chemo came in contact with the patient, and healthcare provider, there was no patient harm, and no adverse effects to patient, and healthcare professionals reported.
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