It was reported that the bd infusion adapter c100 with built-in phaseal (tm) connector was inserted into a baxter infusion bag, decitabine was injected, and the entire bag with the bd phaseal (tm) device was refrigerated to maintain the stability of the drug.When it was sent to nursing to set up the infusion, the bd phaseal (tm) adapter slid out of the bag, and the contents of the bag were spilled onto the patient, family member, and staff member.The staff member was seen by employee health but no treatment was given.The staff member scrubbed the area of exposure with soap and water and changed clothes.There was a very small amount of exposure to the patient and family member reported.The exposed areas were immediately cleaned with soap and water and they were asked to follow up if any new developments occurred.Of note, the staff has made some adjustments in their practice and have switched to a different brand of infusion bags and have not had further incidents.
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Result - a sample was not received for evaluation.A review of the device history record cannot be completed as the lot number was not provided for this incident.The process was reviewed for the reported catalog number 515306, noting the visual inspections, membrane welding test, and leakage tests performed.Conclusion - bd was unable to duplicate or confirm the customer's indicated failure mode.Without a sample, an absolute root cause for this incident cannot be determined.
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