Acuvance plus safety iv catheter 18g 32mm ref #3355 lot unk but most likely due to stock inventory (b)(4).
Iv was placed in preop area for surgery on (b)(6) 2016.
Nothing unusual about the iv start noted by the rn only one attempt performed and successful.
Iv placed on medial aspect of forearm just above wrist.
Was properly secured and anchored.
Bleeding was noted from iv site early am on (b)(6) 2016 site examined by nurse tape loosened and hub secured to tape without evidence of catheter.
The catheter could be palpated in the soft tissue.
X-ray confirmed location of the catheter retained in patient.
Physician removed iv catheter after performing a cutdown type procedure.
X-ray confirmed fb no longer present after procedure.
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