It was reported that bd bd alaris pump module smartsite low sorbing infusion set failure to disconnect.The following was provided by the initial reporter with the verbatim: hospital is stating that they use this set for tpn¿s.They are stating that it is getting stuck in their picc lines when trying to remove it.They are having to use hemostats or cut the line for removal.This is happening at multiple campuses.They are requesting on site visit to resolve issue and/or educate nursing on proper practice.The site is using the set to administer tpn/lipids (clinimix w smof lipids.The smof piece is new) and connecting directly to the hub of the catheter, not using any type of connector (clave, mz, etc.).The set is getting ¿bonded¿ or stuck on the hub and they are having to cut the tubing to get it off or change out the lines.I am not sure if the smof piece carries more glucose or gluconate that could be causing a binding of sorts to the hub? i know smof lipids do bad stuff to our pediatric filters but haven¿t heard of this.1.Why is low sorb tubing being used for your tpn¿s?: low sorb tubing is used to reduce the occurrence of tpn components binding to the tubing: insulin and certain vitamins most notable.2.Did you recently change to this set?: we are using the same tubing we have been using for at least a year.3.Any recent changes to composition of tpn¿s?: no changes to tpn composition: using baxter clinimix products.The only change is the addition of smoflipid which is an intralipid product used rarely on certain patients.4.What type of connector is used with this set?: we are directly connecting to the port.No needleless connectors being used.5.Did you change product used to swab with (i.E.Change from alcohol to chg wipes)?: no we have not recently changed swabs.
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