Leaking intravenous cannula caused by a glass particle in the unidirectional valve

Injection port valve malfunction!

“…Needleless drug injection through the injection port prevents needle stick injuries, thereby making it's use safe and convenient. However, there are reports in literature of valve malfunctioning [1][2][3][4]. We would also like to report one such instance that we recently experienced.…”

“…In case of valve malfunction, leakage of blood and administered drugs and fluids may occur. Leakage of blood, if unnoticed under the cover of drapes may cause significant blood loss and even predisposes personnel to risk of infection [4]. Wetting of overlying drapes increases risk for diathermic burn injuries [5].…”

“…Wetting of overlying drapes increases risk for diathermic burn injuries [5]. There is also possibility of air embolism due to ingress of air through the defective valve [4].…”

“…Malfunction of injection port valve has been attributed to manufacturing defect [2,3]. Glass splinter accidently implanted on the surface of valve's elastomeric sleeve preventing valve closure has been reported [4]. Repeated withdrawal and reinsertion of needle into the catheter may damage the elastomeric sleeve and cause valve leak, this practice is not recommended by the manufacturer.…”