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It was reported that "removing the patient's catheter- withdrew all 10ml of saline, got a second syringe, and double-checked that i removed it all, then pulled it.Upon removal, there was still a small amount of saline and/or air left, causing discomfort to the patient and ultimately a small amount of bleeding from the urethra".There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow-up care.It has been determined that the event did not involve a death or serious injury; however, it meets the definition of a reportable malfunction, as recurrence of the malfunction could cause or contribute to death or serious injury.Based on the information reviewed, this is a reportable event as defined under 21 cfr 803.3.
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