The information received indicated that the tip of the dilator was damaged during an insertion attempt.The reporter indicated that due to the extreme obesity of patient or curvature of vein and obstacle of clavicle, the appropriate twisting motion was used, at this point the introducer kinked and the tip of the dilator was damaged.Evaluation of the returned device indicated the dilator had been split beginning at the tip and extending 3mm proximally.The device had been split so that almost half the tip had detached at an angle, the second dilator had a 1mm split.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The procedure was completed with the use of a new set.According to the initial reporter the patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence and the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this event.
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