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According to the reporter, the patient had chronic kidney disease and was regularly undergoing hemodialysis at the hospital.On (b)(6) 2025, a catheter kit was implanted for vascular access and blood withdrawal to facilitate hemodialysis.The first use of this catheter occurred on (b)(6) 2025, for a session that lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes.During this procedure, blood flow through the catheter was poor, and the machine frequently alarmed, preventing continuation of the dialysis, which was terminated early.There was nothing unusual observed on the device prior to use.Flushing was done and with normal results.There was no leak, and tego was not utilized.There was no luer adapter issue.The insertion site was not treated prior to product placement.There were no other products being utilized with the device.There was no excessive force used on the device.The patient's medication regimen involved an initial dose of 10 mg of heparin administered via arterial injection, followed by continuous arterial infusion at a rate of 3.5 mg/hour.The total dosage administered over the course of treatment was 10.5 mg, as the intervention/treatment required as a result of the event.Aside from the reported issue, there were no other visible defects/damages found on the product at the time of the event.The dialysis was prematurely terminated, shortening the session duration, and as a remedial action, an autogenous arteriovenous fistula was planned as an alternative vascular access.The treatment proceeded and was completed after the remedial action was done.There was no blood loss, and no blood transfusion was required due to the event.There was no reported patient injury.
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