It was reported that an inpatient with urinary retention had a urinary catheter inserted.The registered nurse reported the catheter became dislodged and another catheter was required to be inserted.According to the physician the original catheter was placed on (b)(6) 2022 in which 30ml's of fluid was used to inflate the balloon port without difficulty.On (b)(6) 2022 the registered nurse reported that his patient's catheter became dislodged and the balloon was deflated.The nurse flushed the balloon with fluid and the balloon would not inflate and fluid would leak out.Another catheter was required to be inserted.The patient is now stable.The sample was not returned for evaluation.No additional information is available.Due to the reported incident and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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