Y65.4: Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument

Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument is a medical event that refers to situations where a healthcare provider was not able to insert, or in other instances, extract a medical tube or instrument from a patient. This term is typically used in a hospital or clinical setting and involves procedures where tubes or other medical instruments are utilized, such as catheters, stents, drains, scopes, or feeding tubes. The challenge can result from various factors such as improper technique, anatomical barriers, or equipment malfunction. Symptoms and implications can vary based on the situation's context - for instance, failure to insert a tube may lead to ineffective treatment, while failure to remove an instrument can cause discomfort, infection, or injury to surrounding tissue. As a procedural complication, it commonly demands further medical intervention.