Rn went to start iv for the patient in endoscopy.The angiocath was visually inspected with no obvious signs of defect.As it was placed at the skin to insert, the plastic sheath appeared to split and bent away from the needle and skin.The patient had an approx.1 mm abrasion, but the insertion was stopped as the catheter appeared damaged.The patient was given comfort care and a new device was used successfully.The damaged device was sent to clinical engineering.It was evaluated under a microscope, and some defects were found.
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