It was reported that bd insyte autog bc catheter has ridges.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: we are experiencing issues with a new lot of iv catheters, specifically 20guage.I've attached a photo of the catheter for reference.On both our surgery2 pre op location and asu our nurses are stating that the iv is very difficult or impossible to thread through the patient's vein, veins are being blown, and the patients are requiring multiple sticks to achieve an iv.We're finding that the clear catheter has ridges on it that prevents the iv from being properly inserted.
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