Information was received indicating that a smiths medical, cadd medication cassette did not attach correctly, patient did not hear an alarm, resulting in patient being off remodlin for about 36 hours, infusion information reported was 10mg, dose, 210ng.Kg.Min, at a continuous rate intravenously.Treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension.It was reported the patient was advised by support and the doctors office to go to the emergency room as the patient was exhibiting some shortness of breath and difficulty with focus.Per reporter the patient stated the pump was working and the cassette was the issue.It was also reported the product fault may have contributed to injury, although no further information was supplied.
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