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Luer-lock connection on d line cracked and broke off.As the doctor was finishing administration of sir-spheres, the outer portion of the luer-lock of the d line connection going into the d-vial, cracked and a piece flew across the inside of the siros box.At this point, 30 ml of d5 had already been administered through the d line, and 30 ml of 50/50 through the b line.The doctor was still able to administer an additional 10-15 ml of 50/50 through the b line and contrast flowed through the progreat microcatheter without a problem.Visual inspection of d/c line was done and no clumping of particles were seen.The doctor did not feel it was safe to continue administration through the d line with fear of building up additional pressure within the system.The case was completed at this time.Preliminary survey showed less than 5% residual left of the dose and no detection of radiation leakage within the siros dome.Thoughts are either a defective/thin plastic on the luer-lock area or when the d line connections were attached, that this was possibly done too tight.System was labeled to save for return to sirtex if they would like to assess the system.
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