Physician attempting to remove umbilical catheter ((b)(6) medical products) in nicu patient, felt a pop and then noted bleeding at the site.Catheter appeared to have broken at the point of insertion requiring pressure for blood loss.Physician visualized that the distal end of he catheter was completely detached.Bleeding was stopped quickly.Vital signs remained stable.Transport called emergently.Baby transported via flight to chop for catheter removal in interventional radiology.Remained at chop for care post-catheter removal.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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