During hemodialysis (hd) treatment, a patient (b)(6) reportedly lost approximately 800 to 1000 milliliters (ml) of blood after the venous needle became disconnected from the bloodlines.The event occurred approximately two hours and forty-five minutes into the hd treatment.The patient was able to complete treatment on the same hd machine.No patient adverse reaction was reported.The patient went to the emergency room (er) for a precautionary check of the patient's hemoglobin.The results were within normal range and the patient was sent home and was not admitted to the hospital.There was no indication of a needle and/or bloodline malfunction or defect.No samples are available to be returned.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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