Material#: 2426-0500 batch number#: unknown it was reported by customer that pump module was infusing amiodarone at 600ml/hr, and subsequently programmed down to 33.3ml/hr.It was noted the infusion had many occlusion alarms, prior to having a "flow block alarm" at 15:17.The tubing was noted to have ballooned in the channel at the upper fitment area.Note on pump said ¿channel doesn¿t work properly.This was reported to bd representatives during site visit.There was patient involvement but no harm.Rcc received a complaint via email.Email(s) attached amiodarone infused at 600ml/hr.And then went down to 33.3ml/hr.Devices pcu 14149001 lvp 16135024 and primary tubing ref (b)(4) (likely but need to confirm with customer) with add on filter extension set ref (b)(4) sequestered in biomed.Tubing ballooned in channel during infusion around the upper fitment area.Note on pump said, ¿channel doesn¿t work properly¿.Infusion had many occlusion alarms before having a ¿flow block alarm¿ at 15:17.Cpc discussed occlusion troubleshooting with clinical (did not speak to the nurse who had the event), clinicians said they would not normally give an iv push at a lower smartsite to check for patency.They would normally detach the tubing and flush right at the vad.They may use the upper smartsite to remove air from the line, but not to push anything in.Cpc discussed prevention of ballooning, but no practices reported onsite were found to be potential contributing factors to the reported event.Customer encouraged to send device and tubing to bd for investigation.Per pharmacy amiodarone is compounded manually into a 500ml baxter iv bag.No patient harm reported.
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