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It was reported that two piccs presenting hole in its extension.12/06/2022 additional information: it was reported two products from the same batch had the same defect.Both products were used on the same patient.There was a first attempt to insert "the" picc in the patient, during the procedure, a hole was detected.The product has been removed.A new product from the same batch was opened, tested and a new attempt was made to insert into the patient.During the procedure a hole was detected.There was exposure of the patient since two attempts were made to insert the catheter, requiring a new approach on another day to insert the device.There was no need for medical or surgical intervention, no exposure to blood or chemotherapy.This report addresses the first of two devices.
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