Inpatient on medical/surgical floor had an iv in place, reported the site was leaking.Upon removal by the rn the catheter was separate from the iv hub.Md informed and came to assess patient.Silicone catheter still in patients ac iv site (within the vein), confirmed by ultrasound.Required transport to higher level of care for surgical removal.Findings consistent with a 3.1 cm retained catheter fragment associated with thrombus around its distal tip just proximal to the left antecubital fossa within the distal left basilic vein.Surgical consultation is recommended.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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