First bag of stem cells infused to red lumen of patients triple lumen central venous catheter left internal jugular vein.Attempted to detach luer lock stem cell blood set tubing from lumen and luer lock would not release.Multiple nurses attempted to detach tubing from catheter and would not release.Rubber tourniquets utilized and would not release.Hemostat utilized and tubing released from catheter hub.Upon assessment found protruding plastic piece from stem cell tubing broken off in the hub of the catheter.Carter rep at bedside and aware.Dr notified and assessed patient.Catheter hub cleaned per protocol, hemodialysis white curos cap placed to end of catheter hub, catheter remained clamped, and line marked not to use.Stem cell tubing placed in biohazard bag at bedside to return to carter to return to company to investigate.
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