A hemodialysis inpatient user facility has reported that during treatment, a blood leak occurred.The leak was visually observed and the machine alarmed.Estimated blood loss was 100cc's and the patient was unable to get blood back.Clinical manager stated the tubing separated from the blue round connector approximately six inches from where the patient is connected.Patient was symptomatic.Blood pressure dropped to 54/30, and heart rate dropped to 34.Patient then coded.Patient had a poor catheter access site, but was reconnected and received normal saline.Vitals increased.Sample has not been returned to the manufacture.
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