Patient reports that infusion was running at a higher rate than pump programmed.Nurse stopped pump, replaced batteries, re-inserted tubing, but problem persisted.Nurse had to finish infusion using gravity drip.The product fault occur while in use with the patient.The product issue did not cause or contribute to patient or clinical injury.The device is available for investigation.The device was replaced.The patient did not have a backup device they were able to switch to, but used gravity drip to complete infusion.No missed dose or adverse event reported.Product lot number and expiration date not available.No further information provided.Indication: infuse 120gm [1200ml] intravenously divided over 5 days every 4 weeks.Indication: systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified.Reported to (b)(6) by: patient/caregiver.
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