A hemo dialysis patient (initials (b)(6) female) was found unresponsive on (b)(6) 2016 at 11:53.Upon arrival to patient, blood was found on the floor and venous needle dislodgement was noted.The patient moves arm a lot and is suspected to have accidentally dislodged the needle, which is taped down onto the arm.The normal venous limits were properly set.However, the machine did not alarm to notify the staff.600ml of normal saline bolus was administered to the patient.The patient became alert and oriented; vital signs were stable; blood pressure 160/86; heart rate 118 and regular.Emergency medical system 911 was notified and the patient was sent to the hospital via ambulance.The staff caring for the patient estimated 250cc of blood loss.The patient did not require a blood transfusion at the hospital.Pre hgb 9.9 on (b)(6) 2016, hgb 9.3 at the hospital.The patient was discharged from the emergency room in stable condition.The venous needle brand is jms 15g.Catalog and lot number are unknown.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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