The customer reported a 0.2 micron filter that leaked chemotherapy (temsirolimus) from a crack along the edge of the filter (where the filter connects to the infusion set).The line was primed with 0.9% normal saline pre, with no leaking noted at this time; chemotherapy was started.At the end of the infusion (30 ¿ 60 minutes), the rn was called to the room to hang the flush and noticed the bedding was saturated with chemotherapy.The infusion was stopped, a spill kit was obtained, and the patient¿s bedding was changed.The patient¿s port was heparin locked and the decision was made not to repeat the dose as it was unknown when the leak began and how much of the drug the patient received.There was patient involvement, no blood loss or bleed back and no patient harm reported.
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