After the implantation of a gore propaten heparin vascular graft to the left upper arm, it was observed by the surgeon that the graft was "sweating" through.The surgeon had never observed this before and expressed a questioning attitude.After consulting with his fellow vascular surgeons, he notified the company from which the graft originated.The surgeon was told that the graft was defective, and it was decided that the graft would be removed and replaced with another.Surgery concluded with no further incident.The patient was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition.
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