It was reported that bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ shielded iv catheter separated from the hub during use.
The following information was provided by the initial reporter: material no.
: 381467 batch no.
: unknown.
It was reported that the catheter separated from the hub of the iv and remained in the patient's arm.
Good morning, there was an event reported on rhoads 4 that needs f/u.
We do not have the catheter.
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Patient had a left ac 14g iv.
Iv no longer indicated.
Upon removing iv, catheter separated from hub of iv and remained in patient's vein.
Transplant md came to bedside and was able to retrieve catheter.
Patient required small incision to remove catheter that was then covered with a steristrip.
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