5-fluorouracil (5-fu) compounded by (b)(6) on (b)(6) 2023.4000 mg in 225 ml in an ambulatory "balloon pump" (avanos homepump c-series elastomeric pump, lot#30200981, exp: 1/2/2025).These pumps are made and setup to administer the 225 ml over 46 (forty-six) hours.Patient hooked up to pump on (b)(6) 2023 at14:40.Expected the pump to run out around (b)(6) 2023 at 12:40.Patient reported that pump ran empty (b)(6) 2023 at "05:00, 7 hours early.Pharmacy verified via ivx software (photographs of preparation) that correct volume was added to pump prior to dispensing.Patient denied any leaking from pump.Nursing staff denied any issues with pump.Pump was inspected for defects - none found.Patient was educated on possible side effects to faster-than-planned infusion - veteran denied any side effects.Patient instructed to call provider if said side effects develop.Pharmacy has sequestered the 2 remaining avanos homepump c-series elastomeric pumps with lot#30200981, exp: 1/2/2025 pending outcome of this report.
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