It was reported that an arterial line was inserted into the patient's right radial artery on (b)(6).(b)(6), the user was unable to pick up waveform readings and was unable to perform a blood draw.The user reported that they reportedly flushed the line, but it was still not able to work.As a result, the device was removed and a new radial catheter was placed into the patient's left radial artery to successfully perform the procedure.There was no delay, death, complication, or harm to the patient as a result of this occurrence.
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