A report was received on (b)(6) 2024 from the caregiver of a 45 year old male patient with a medical history including end stage renal disease, who stated the venous needle became dislodged during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2024 and the patient went to the hospital.Additional information was received on 05 feb 2024 from the home therapy nurse (htn) who stated the patient experienced altered consciousness, dizziness and attended the emergency department.He received two units of packed red blood cells and was released without hospital admission.Following the event, the patient recovered without sequelae and continues therapy with the nxstage system.
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