According to the reporter, the two catheter kits' guide wire had dissolved, which meant it lost its rigidity and became a spring.The guide wire was stuck.No tools were used to remove the guidewire.No excessive force was applied to the product.The guidewire did not break into two pieces or multiple pieces.The guide wire used was included in the kit.The dimensions of the catheter and guidewire corresponded to what was indicated on the label.There were no sizing issues noted.Nothing unusual was observed on the device prior to use.There was no rinsing done before use.No other products were being used with the device.There was no problem with the luer adapter.Tego was not used.The insertion site or skin was treated or cleansed with chlorhexidine degermante and later with chlorex alcoholic before placing the product, which was according to the infection prevention bundle.There was no report of occlusion.No catheters were repaired or reused.It was necessary to remove the guide wire simultaneously with the catheter.It was manually removed by hand.They opened another kit and the procedure was completed after resolving the problem.There was no blood loss.A bl ood transfusion was not necessary.No intervention or treatment was necessary as a result of the event.There was no reported patient injury.
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