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The quattro catheter (lot # unknown) was utilized to provide ivtm therapy to a patient.The catheter had been inserted into the right femoral vein.About 16 hours after the initiation of the treatment, the 500-ml saline bag was noted as empty.No saline fluid was observed near the console or the patient, and no thermogard console alarm was activated.Zoll tech support suspected a catheter leak, advising the customer to consider catheter removal at the physician's discretion.The physician expressed interest in discontinuing therapy and transitioning to passive rewarming; however, due to shift change, the catheter remained in place.No consequences or impact to the patient.
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