A clinic manager reported that a dialyzer blood leak occurred during a hemodialysis (hd) treatment.
In a follow up with the clinic manager, it was clarified that the blood leak occurred immediately when the hd treatment started.
The leak was internal.
The blood leak was visible.
The blood was visually observed in the dialysate.
The machine, a fresenius 2008t machine, alarmed appropriately with a blood leak alarm.
Blood leak test strips were not used.
There was no damage noted on the dialyzer.
The patient¿s estimated blood loss (ebl) was >100 ml.
There was no patient injury, adverse events, or medical intervention required as a result of this event.
The treatment was completed with a different machine and new supplies.
The complaint device was discarded and is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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