It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, patient arrived to the emergency department with an indwelling catheter (chronic use) that required a change.Reporting nurse removed catheter, and attempted to insert a 16 fr.Silicone foley catheter (uro170816q).It was reported there was difficulty with insertion, slight bloody discharge from the meatus of the penis and no urine output.The silicone foley was successfully removed without difficulty.Reporting nurse states, a latex foley catheter was inserted without difficulty.No additional information is available at this time.There was no further intervention reported related to the incident.The sample is not available for returned and evaluation therefore, a definitive root cause could not be determined at this time.Due to the reported incident and the medical intervention required, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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