A report was received on (b)(6) 2018 from a nurse regarding a (b)(6) female, with medical history significant for a recent reaction during their previous short daily hemodialysis treatment, who became symptomatic during rechallenge on (b)(6) 2018.Within 2 minutes of treatment commencing, the patient experienced itchiness of the head, back and arms, and facial flushing.10mg iv chlorphenamine was administered.The patient then experienced generalized itching and lip swelling.200mg hydrocortisone and 0.5mg epinephrine were given intravenously and no further symptoms were reported.The patient was observed in the facility for 6 hours and recovered without sequelae.The following day dialysis therapy was performed using a conventional hemodialysis device from another manufacturer without issue.
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