The event involved a 60" (152 cm) appx 0.41 ml smallbore ext set w/clamp rotating luer where it was reported that the tubing was leaking at the connection site to the medication syringe.The event occurred during infusion of papaverine which was infusing with sodium acetate, on a peripheral arterial line.There were no holes, cuts, tears, or any defect that was visible noted.There was bleed back, however, no blood loss due to it being corrected before any blood loss occurred.There was patient involvement, but no patient harm reported.
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