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A dialysis manager reported to fresenius that a dialyzer blood leak occurred during a patient¿s hemodialysis (hd) treatment.Additional information was obtained through follow-up.The blood leak occurred a little over one hour into the treatment.The blood leak was reported to be internal, and it was confirmed to be visually observed.The machine, a fresenius 2008t machine, alarmed appropriately with a blood leak alarm.A blood leak test strip was not used.There was no damage or defect noted on the dialyzer.Fresenius bloodlines were also being used.After the leak occurred, the lines were clamped off and the treatment was stopped.The patient¿s blood was not returned; estimated blood loss (ebl) was 200 to 250 ml.It was confirmed there was no patient serious injury, no adverse effects were experienced, and no medical intervention was required as a result of the reported event.The patient completed their treatment after being re-setup with new supplies on a different machine.The sample was not available to be returned for manufacturer evaluation as it was reportedly discarded.
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