While the arterial line was being placed, resistance was encountered as the guidewire was inserted.The guidewire then could not be removed.Thus, both the needle and guidewire ended up being removed as a unit, which likely contributed to the hematoma.Once out of the body, the resident noticed that the tip of the guidewire appeared frayed.Eventually they separated the guidewire and the needle apparatus, at which point the guidewire tip had unraveled and more extensively frayed.It was described as having an appearance of a spiral cat toy.Manufacturer response for wire, guide, catheter, arrow (per site reporter).Device was returned to the manufacturer.
|