It was reported when using the bd phaseal¿ optima injector (n40-o) there was a loose or separation of the injector and mating component.
The following information was provided by the initial reporter.
The customer stated: "the patient was found covered in blood.
Chunky chemo connector found to be loose connection to iv tubing with blood spilling out of central line.
" additional customer response: "after further investigation, all of the items were still attached, but the tubing was loose where it attaches to the injector.
I circled the location of the leak in the photo below.
The blue infusion clamp was secured over the area, but i opened it in the picture for visualization of where the leak was occurring.
Due to the loose connection, blood was then back flowing from the patient and leaking.
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