It was reported that a jelco® protectiv® safety i.V.Catheter was revealed not to be "intact" after use.An iv was started on the patient using the catheter.A nurse inspected the catheter prior to stick, and confirmed the device was intact.Patient iv was started with initial stick.Catheter reported as threading with ease.No complaints of pain, no signs of infiltration, and the dressing was dry and intact.Ten hours later when the iv was discontinued, the catheter was revealed not to be intact.The event report type was reported as serious injury.The event outcome was reported to be hospitalization.Additional information regarding the event, injury, and outcome have been requested, but not yet received.No permanent injury was reported.
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