It was reported that bd cathena¿ safety iv catheter the anti reflex valve does not function after insertion or connection/disconnection and there was blood leaking past the valve and out of the hub.
Insertion was observed on live patient, steps for insertion were performed correctly, and as soon as the needle was pulled out of the hub, the blood would leak up by following the spring inside the catheter hub.
Connection with a saline flush was performed, after disconnection, catheter leaked = valve not functioning either.
Repeated this twice, with the same result.
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