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The complaint/event involved a 7" (18 cm) appx 0.30ml, smallbore pressure infusion (400psig) ext set w/remv microclave® clear, purple clamp, luer lock, non-dehp tubing.The complaint report stated that at the j-loop (attached to iv catheter), blood came out of the tubing from the blue part (at the connection site that attaches to the end), because the connection piece was cracked.This occurred during a blood draw after connection was made, blood pooled onto the floor.The staff subsequently flushed and cleaned out the faulty j-loop.The sample photo was provided showing the j-loop with blood and when it was flushed and cleaned out.There was no patient harm or adverse event as a consequence of this complaint/event.
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