The event involved a primary plum set, 0.2 micron filter, prepierced y-site, polyethylene lined light resistant tubing, distal microbore tubing, secure lock, 104 inch where a chemo, paraplatin (150 mg/15 ml /vial) drug leak during infusion was reported.Drug preparation: 500mg (3.33 vial) if once in d5w 500ml.A patient¿s port-a-cath was connected to paraplatin.The infusion flow rate was set to 183ml/ hr.During infusion, the bed sheets were found wet.The healthcare provider checked the infusion set and confirmed the leakage on micron filter.The patient's right hand had in contact with the chemo drug.The contact position was immediately flushed with water for 15 minutes.No redness, swelling or injury was detected on the hand.The spill volume was unknown, but very little.The set was replaced, and therapy resumed.There was patient involvement but no patient harm.This is the first of two events.
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