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The internal complaint file #(b)(4) has been logged for this incident for traceability.The disposable involved in this incident was returned to belmont for investgation on feb 18th, 2025.Although it is alleged that patient was injured, the user facility confirmed that the device did not caused or contribute to patient injury.The disposble set can be exchanged to continue infusion.Other disposable can be used to continue infusion.The operator's manual provides instructions on installing the disposable set and additional recommended operator actions.The step-by-step procedures in manual has warning on installing the disposable, "do not kink or twist the tubing" and "do not apply excessive pressure to the pressure transducer.The pressure transducer can be damaged with excessive force.Do not use the system if the pressure transducer is damaged".All 3- spike sets are 100% visually inspected and 100% leak tested prior to final packaging and release for shipment from belmont medical technologies.The disposable set involved was returned and was visually inspected by belmont engineering.Through visual inspection, it could be confirmed there was a fracture at the bottom of the white connector which lead to the reported leaking of blood.Due to contamination of the disposable set, a thorough investigation could not be performed.And a precise root cause of the fracture could not be identified.All disposable sets are 100% leak tested and 100% visually inspected prior to release.We will continue to monitor this type of incident closely and take further corrective and preventive actions if required.
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