A report was received on (b)(6) 2022 from the home therapy nurse (htn) of a 47-year-old male patient with a medical history including multiple comorbidities and end stage renal disease, who stated the patient''s arterial needle became dislodged during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2022 and the patient subsequently expired.Additional information was received on (b)(6) 2022 from the htn who confirmed the patient was treating without a care partner present when his needle dislodged approximately thirty-seven minutes into treatment.The patient was found by his care partner upon her arrival home, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was initiated but unsuccessful.There is no indication that the device caused or contributed to the event, and no further details were provided.Per the htn, the cause of death has not been released.
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