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It has been reported that hemolysis has occurred.During the pulmonary vein isolation (pvi) and posterior wall (pw) procedure farawave was selected for use.It has been reported that pvi and pw was ablated with 97 applications.Physician was aware of the amount during the procedure.Patient went to post-anesthesia care unit (pacu) after the procedure.Later in the day, around 14:00, the physician was made aware of hematuria (blood noted in the urine).The registered nurse (rn) described it as 'prune juice' in color.Physician gave the orders to give 1000ml normal saline.No labs were ordered at this time.Around 15:30, the rn reported patient urine to be 'tea colored, more opaque.The physician reported on the morning of sept 2, patient was doing well and urine cleared with hydration.The hemoglobin dropped from 12 to 10.4 g/dl.The device is not expected to be returning as it has been disposed.
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