Unomedical reference number: (b)(4).Event occurred in canada.It was reported that on 14-dec-2023 (2 events) and 15-dec-2023 (1 event), the patient faced a leaking cannula at the site due to which she experienced high blood glucose level.Her highest blood glucose level due to the incident was 28 mmol/l and had high ketone level which the healthcare professional identified as dangerous or life-threatening.The issues occurred with three similar types of infusion sets used for four hours for event one, two hours for event two and seven hours for event three.Therefore, they tried to treat it with multiple daily injection.Moreover, similar issue occurred on (b)(6)2023.Therefore, the patient went to emergency room for three days (staff wanted to admit her to hospital but due to since there was no open bed, she remained in emergency room).Her highest blood glucose level due to the incident was 28 mmol/l and had high ketone level which the healthcare professional assessed as dangerous or life-threatening.Also, the infusion set was used for 10 hours.During hospitalization, the patient received fluids of saline, insulin, anti-nausea medication and potassium as corrective treatment which resolved the issue.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient was released from the hospital with no permanent damage.After being released, she replaced the infusion set and insulin was resumed successfully.According to complaint investigation performed on the reference samples, in one sample, it was found that the cannula part was found to be leaking at the upper membrane.According to complaint investigation performed on the reference samples, in one sample, it was found that the cannula part was found to be leaking at the upper membrane.No further information was available.
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