Smiths medical jelco 20g x 1 inch viavalve safety iv catheter issue.Nurse received patient with two ivs: left hand and left ac - left hand was infiltrated, left ac was leaking; both lines placed only hours prior.New iv placed in right ac - minutes later iv infiltrated, causing pain to patient.New iv placed in right upper arm - an hour later iv infiltrated, causing pain and frustration to patient.New iv placed in left hand - heplocked.Patient very frustrated with situation.Multiple experienced staff members involved with placing ivs.Fluids mandatory due to hypotension - multiple mds had to be contacted during middle of the night because of inconsistent iv access.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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