The user facility reported that while the patient had a tr band on, they started to bleed profusely.The patient stated that he heard a pop and then the blood started going everywhere.The tr band was still inflated, and the velcro was still attached.It had been 15 minutes since 3ccs of air had been removed, there was still 11ccs in it.The device was removed and replaced with a new tr band.There was approximately 20-30cc of blood loss.They stated it was messy, however there were no huge puddles of blood.The floor nurse went in and was able to hold manual pressure very quickly.The tr band was on for at least 45 minutes prior to removing any air from the band.The patient was in stable condition.The procedure outcome was a success.Additional information was received on (b)(6) 2020.The procedure performed prior to the use of the tr band device was a cardiac catheterization procedure.Additional information was received on 05jan2021.Manual pressure was only held until the second tr band was put on.
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