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It was reported that, during blood aspiration prior to connection to the hemodialysis machine, blood was observed oozing from a slit approximately 0.1 cm in length in the chronic hemodialysis catheter (chdc) below the exit site.As a result, treatment was delayed.There were no reports of patient injury, harm, or adverse health consequences associated with this event other than a delay in therapy.The patient's condition was reported as fine.The affected device was removed from use and was pending replacement at a future date.No additional medical intervention was reported.
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