It was reported that half of the bd insyte-n¿ autoguard¿ shielded iv catheter needle broke off and remained in the patient's skin after the injection, where it could not be seen, and the patient's hand "became swollen" as a result.
Attempts were made to receive more information, but no additional information could be provided by the customer.
The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported that the patient's hand became swollen.
After injection, the nurse was unable to pull back blood or flush piv.
It was also reported that half of the catheter remained in skin and the end point could not be visualized.
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