A facility reported a bactiseal catheter (id 821750) appeared to have broken in half when the patient moved while in the icu recovering from surgery.The catheter was implanted on (b)(6) 2024.A head computed tomography (ct) was performed to assure no parts left in the patient, but sufficient external catheter remained.The nurse noticed that the patient experienced a negative icp on monitor, a residual piece of catheter clamped and a presence of pneumocephalus on ct.The catheter was cut and reattached to collection system; however, the entire catheter was removed on (b)(6) 2024, and was not replaced.All broken parts were recovered.Patient status is progressing in care.
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