The nurse stated she inserted the angiocath and received an initial flash.
When she advanced the needle and catheter, she did not get blood return.
She then removed the needle completely and attempted to float the catheter in further.
When this did not work, she attempted to remove the catheter.
She said it felt like it was stuck on something, and when she removed it, she noticed the catheter was shorter than when she inserted it.
Dr.
Was notified, and an x-ray confirmed a 1.
1 cm piece of angiocath remained in the patient's left arm.
Per dr, no additional follow-up or procedures were required.
Manufacturer response for angiocath 20 gauge 1.
00 in (1.
1mm x 25 mm), bd nexiva diffusics (per site reporter).
Device will be sent to manufacturer for investigation and analysis.
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