It was reported the hub broke off the guidewire sheath while in the patient.The reporter states the incident occurred during the middle of a procedure, "no report of injury occurred as we were able to remove the broken sheath before it caused harm".The reporter states the patient is doing well.The sample has not been return for evaluation.Therefore, a root cause has not been established.No further information is available at this time.Due to the nature of the incident and in abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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