An attempt to start a peripheral iv on the patient's right antecubital vein for iv contrast.Iv catheter noted to be intact prior to insertion.Once inserted it was noted a quick, small blood flash, then started to meet some resistance, and patient complaint of discomfort.Catheter removed.It was noted a few mm of the catheter split off from the tip of the needle.No pieces of the catheter missing upon inspection.Catheter saved to be given to the product specialist nurse for review.No ill effects to the patient.
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