On 9/30, the patient has a left carotid subclavian bypass in preparation for tevar.On 10/1, the patient has tevar.Anesthesia placed lumbar spinal fluid drain in preparation for tevar.On 10/2, surgeon notes that a piece of spinal drain broke off during removal.Ct done - catheter noted.Consult to spinal surgery.On 10/3, the patient goes to operating room for removal of catheter, laminectomy and duratory repair.Post-op repeat ct scan done.Repeat ct scan shows 1/2 of catheter remains in spine.Fda safety report id #: (b)(4).
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