A user facility clinic manager (cm) reported that a blood leak occurred with the combiset smartech bloodlines approximately 30 minutes after the initiation of the patient¿s hemodialysis (hd) treatment.The cm stated during follow-up that air entered the lines through the arterial connection between the fistula needle and the bloodlines which resulted in blood clotting within the dialyzer.The cm also noted that the machine, a 2008t machine, alarmed with an air detection message.There was no defect, damage, or loose connections noted on the bloodlines.The cm stated there were no issues noticed during prime.The patient¿s estimated blood loss (ebl) was approximately 300 ml.The patient was moved to a different machine where they successfully completed treatment with new supplies.The patient¿s hemoglobin dropped (values not provided) after the leak event occurred.Although the patient is prescribed micera (dose and frequency unknown) for anemia, the patient required a blood transfusion the following week (date unknown) due to the low hemoglobin.The patient has fully recovered and continues to complete hd therapy as scheduled without issue.The complaint sample was reported to be available to be returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.
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