It was reported that a patient being treated with a polyflux 170h dialyzer, experienced abdominal pain (described as similar to premenstrual syndrome abdominal cramp), sweating and a drop in blood pressure.
The patient was treated with an unspecified antihistamine, but the symptoms persisted.
It was reported that after blood return was performed, the patient was switched to a different dialyzer brand, and the symptoms resolved.
There was no patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.
No additional information is available.
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