It was reported that bd nexiva diffusics needle did not disengage.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: iv insertion patient required two ivs related to a high heart rate and sedation procedure.During insertion of 2nd iv, the iv with inserted and upon receiving a flash of blood, the catheter was being threaded while withdrawing the needle, during withdrawl of the needle approximaetly 0.5" of the needle would withdraw but it would not withdraw/disengage from device.
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Material#: 383592, lot#: 3214181.It was reported by customer that patient required two ivs related to a high heart rate and sedation procedure.During insertion of 2nd iv, the iv with inserted and upon receiving a flash of blood, the catheter was being threaded while withdrawing the needle, during withdrawal of the needle approximately 0.5" of the needle would withdraw but it would not withdraw/disengage from device.Iv insertion: patient required two ivs related to a high heart rate and sedation procedure.During insertion of 2nd iv, the iv with inserted and upon receiving a flash of blood, the catheter was being threaded while withdrawing the needle, during withdrawal of the needle approximately 0.5" of the needle would withdraw but it would not withdraw/disengage from device.Customer response on (b)(6) 2024: i wanted to follow up from what i found and where we are in the process of the product concern.I spoke to melissa regarding the iv site below.Unfortunately as i stated yesterday the staff did not keep the product , but with the picture and speaking to the resource nurse who was involved with this patient, (b)(6) and the iv team , they came to the same conclusion that the vascular x-ray had shown that there was no catheter left inside the patient vessel.I have circled the area and you can view the catheter was attached to the old dressing.The resource nurse stated ¿the iv was lying on top of the skin and not in the vessel upon removal.¿ (b)(6) and i spoke and she stated¿ it was very evident that this iv was lacking care and maintenance.¿ (b)(6) stated¿ this patient was in house for several days and the same iv was in during her stay.¿ the iv was a saline lock and no iv fluids were running through it.Second, i spoke to (b)(6) and received the device that malfunctioned.(b)(6) told me that the nurse was unable to retract the entire needle back, therefore , he had to restart the site.(b)(6) stated¿ they have never had issues with the nexiva diffusus and feels it was a ¿one off.¿ i am unable to test this product, but i will send it in for evaluation by the bd product complaint team.Currently, (b)(6) did complete a product incident report (pir) and forwarded to the team.Once we receive from the proper team who will be following up , i will send in for evaluation.Please allow time for the evaluation.They will reach out to (b)(6) with the report out.Once received he will communicate to you.(b)(6), thank you for letting us know of the issues and allowing me to talk to the individuals involved.Unfortunately, i was not able to speak to the nurse since she no longer works at (b)(6) center.
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