Patient had right breast surgery.Patient went to the physician's office about a week later for a post op follow-up.Dr.Attempted to remove the jp drain from the right breast and the drain broke, leaving a portion in the patient.The patient was brought to (b)(6) to remove the retained portion of the drain.The drain segment was removed and compared with a new drain of the same type to insure that all pieces were removed.Dr.Stated that the drain separated at the connector.Minimal blood loss noted.Product is being sequestered by the risk team.Manufacturer response for jackson pratt channel drain 15fr, (brand not provided), (per site reporter).Vendor notified.
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