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, at this time, to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of recs3014 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.Device has not yet been returned for evaluation.
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It was reported that the nurse attempted to place the midline in the right upper arm.Ultrasound was used to guide the needle in the vein.After obtaining blood return, the catheter was unable to be advanced.The nurse reportedly was also unable to pull the catheter back.The nurse attempted to flush the catheter and saline came out of the side of the catheter.Upon inspection, there was a reported crack on the catheter and it was stuck in the subcutaneous fat.A small incision was made and the catheter was removed without difficulty.A new midline was place successfully in the left upper arm.
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