0.22 MICRON IV FILTER PALL MEDICAL

HYPERAL FLUID NOTED IN BED AND NURSE CHECKING FOR LEAK FOUND A HAIRLINE CRACK IN 0.22 MICRON FILTER. THE FILTER HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM (CENTRAL LINE) AND REPLACED. PATIENT'S BLOOD SUGAR CHECKED AND NORMAL. WE FOUND A TOTAL OF 4 FILTERS WITH LEAKS (MOSTLY VERY TINY HAIRLINE CRACKS). STICKY RESIDUE WAS PRESENT ON OUTSIDE OF FILTER NEAR CRACKS.