Staff removed the tego (day to change them) & attached an empty / no needle 10cc syringe to withdraw what was presently in the venous lumen.Staff obtained approx.5 cc solution and immediately went to put the new tego on to the venous lumen.At that time the staff noticed there was something inside the lumen that was preventing from attaching the new tego.Staff attempted for 20 min, to get this plastic piece out of the venous lumen.Treatment lines could not be attached to the venous lumen to start the treatment.Patient's physician was notified.The physician went to the clinic to see the situation and attempt to remove the plastic that was in the venous lumen.He was unsuccessful.Doctor called the vascular physician to tell him about the situation.The vascular physician was able to get the plastic piece out of the venous lumen.According to the staff, the patient was able to complete their scheduled treatment.Incident occurred during catheter preparation for treatment, before treatment started.
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