According to the reporter the epidural catheter sheared off 6 cm from the end.The reporter stated the issue occurred during insertion into patient.The reporter stated the catheter could not be visualized at the skin and 6 cm remained in patient.The user facility performed an mri examination of total spine; no evidence of foreign body was seen.No hematoma identified.The reporter also stated "no significant canal compromise or cord signal abnormality.No evidence of acute bony injury or bone destruction.No neurology." no further adverse effects to patient reported.
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