Pt had a tunneled ij hemodialysis catheter (placed on (b)(6) 2013).On (b)(6) 2017, the pt was scheduled to have it removed.Upon removal of the catheter, it was noted that the cuff was retained inside the pt.An expert physician was contacted for assistance.She was unable to locate the cuff and it was decided that attempting to locate/remove it would cause more harm than leaving it in.The pt was later discharged with info and instructions related to the retained cuff.This event did not result in prolonged hospitalization or injury to the pt.
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