Report 1 of 2.It was reported that while using the bd vacutainer® urine collection cups that there was a needle stick injury, post use.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: hazard, injury or erroneous results details an emergency dept nurse felt the need to push her finger through the yellow label of the urine cup and sticking her finger.Does any patient or technician was injured or affected by this defect? not a defect; employee put their finger in the hole where the transfer tube goes.If yes, did they receive any post exposure treatment or had any adverse impact? employee health following as a needlestick occurrence.How many individuals were affected? 2.What testing, treatment and/or medical intervention (if any) were done to the affected individuals? being followed by employee health for a needle stick occurrence.Hazard, injury or erroneous results? yes.Hazard, injury or erroneous results details an emergency dept nurse felt the need to push her finger through the yellow label of the urine cup and sticking her finger.Customer states - the nurse manager and clinical educator did train all clinical teams, however it seems that an emergency dept nurse felt the need to push her finger through the yellow label of the urine cup and sticking her finger.
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