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The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer, at this time, for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of huyh0456 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.Device not returned yet.
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It was reported by the facility that they were able to get blood return, but were unable to flush the catheter to clear the remnant blood.The nurse heard a pop and was unable to get blood after she heard the pop.Air bubbles were noted upon withdrawal.Charge nurse was notified and accessed catheter.Nurse found a small tear like hole just distal to the plastic triangular juncture in the catheter.The catheter was removed and physician was notified, new picc placed and confirmed tip location via x-ray.No reported patient injury.
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