Patient 1: tr band was removed from right radial at 0807 and hematoma formed about 5-10 minutes after sheath was removed.Doppler with 2mm occlusion hematoma increased to 8.5/ petechiae developed on right hand.Doctor aware and kept checking on patient.Pt eventually discharged with no further issue.Patient 2: same day, right radial access had 1-3 cm hematoma requiring hand held pressure due to tr band with pillow valve not holding air at 0810.Tr removed and transferred to huc at 0815 with 1 cm hematoma.Hand held pressure for 36 minutes.Rt hand swollen with petechiae after checking several tr bands, it is suspected that the black valve may be slowly releasing air rather than the staff removing it at designated intervals.All lot numbers with 0000005657 pulled for patient safety.This product had patient contact and minor temporary harm to patients involved.Manufacturer response for terumo tr band, (brand not provided) (per site reporter).Product picked up for evaluation.
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