Multiple events with iv catheters including: during attempt to obtain peripheral iv access, nurse was unable to advance the catheter so pulled it out and the needle was noted to be sticking through the bent catheter.After 2nd attempt, iv access was successfully obtained.(while accessing patient for iv injection, the catheter peeled away from the needle.The 18 gauge jelco attempted to place and needle sheared the catheter in two.These involved the following: the 22 g ref.(b)(4) - lot#8134969, lot # 8120663, & lot # 8095877.The 20 g ref.# (b)(4) - lot#8134963.The 24 g ref.# (b)(4) - lot#7027892.
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