Spontaneous communication: pt reports pump giving high pressure alarm while pt is trying to prime tubing.Pt was feeling anxious about possibly having to mix new cassette.While on the line, pt double checked and there were no kinks in her tubing, nothing was clamped.Switching pump resulted in same error.Advised patient to change tubing which she did while on the line.Changing tubing resolved alarm.Pt was connecting and beginning infusion at end of call.No further questions at this time.Pump serial numbers not provided.Issue resolved, no replacement needed.No further information known.All known information is contained on this form.If any additional information is received it will be provided on a separate report.Photographs were not provided.Set flow rate and volume delivered are unknown.Position of the pump when alarm occurred is unknown.This is a continuous infusion.Did the reported product fault occur while in use with the pt? yes; did the product issue cause or contribute to pt or clinical injury? no; is the actual device available for investigation? yes; did we [mfr] replace the device? no; did the pt have a backup device they were able to switch to? yes; was the pt able to successfully continue their infusion? yes; reported to (b)(6) by pt/caregiver.
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