It was reported "we had a recent incident with the powerglide pro midline catheter that needs to be reported for investigation as the tip broke off in the patient.
" add info rcvd 09/29/2020: during attempt to insert midline to lue cephalic vein, the catheter was slowly advanced but resistance was felt right away.
Pt also complained of pain.
Immediately, the entire midline unit was removed from patient¿s arm.
Upon assessment of midline needle, it was found that approximately 1 cm of the catheter was missing.
Catheter was able to be visualized by this rn within arm tissue using ultrasound machine.
Pressure was applied with gauze to the needle insertion site and the tourniquet was left in place.
The primary rn was informed right away, as well as the attending md consulted ir for recommendation.
Within a few minutes, dr.
Returned phone call and spoke to this rn regarding situation and quickly arrived to bedside to assess patient.
Dr.
Assessed patient¿s arm with ultrasound machine and confirmed 1 cm of catheter was visible within arm.
Dr.
Released the tourniquet and recommended obtaining a venous doppler study within 24 hours, and to leave the catheter tip where it was.
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