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Wow 35 years is impressive..  I am sorry about the blood clot.  I hope your doctor understands how some of us constantly or episodically have blood dripping.

Recently I too experience bleeding from the Marlen 30 Fr.  Maybe poor quality control in factory?  For those who haven't experienced this--the holes' edges are sharp and ever so much protrude from outside of catheter.  Subsequently these edges can cut the stoma as well as inside.  

One or both of two actions can mitigate the problem--although, please, if others have a solution please post it.  One action is to cut a very small amount of the edges down with a small, sharp knife (Swiss Army to the rescue!)  Then sand the edges, first with 120 sandpaper, and then with 220 or 360.  Or just try sanding, although will take longer.  I cut and sand at an angle,  sort of like a bevel.  Now that the procedure is down pat it takes me less than ten minutes.

It is important not to make the holes in a 30 Fr larger.  The catheter is not thick enough, and folds upon itself, at the mid point of the holes.  With the 34 Fr I have made the holes bigger, which at certain times is greatly appreciated.  Nice to have others understand those certain times.

Get back to me if you have questions.  If you want we can talk on phone--PM me with phone number and time.  Keep us posted please, Jan

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