It was reported that a y-type blood/soln set had a flow issue.This was identified during priming.When the intravenous (iv) line was spiked into the iv solution, it ran freely.However, when the bag of blood was spiked, sluggish flow was observed; blood filled the upper portion of filter chamber.It was further reported that an upstream occlusion was observed on the spectrum iv pump.The tubing was replaced and the blood ran at an appropriate rate on the pump.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.
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