It was reported by the customer contact that in (b)(6) 2023, "clinician was placing the needle back into the cap, he picked up the capped needle and syringe.He then went to double lock the cap onto the syringe when puncture occurred via needle piercing defective plastic security cap".It was reported that due to this, "he was treated with medication and blood draws.He was advise weekly follow-up and advise to stop other medications".A sample was requested to be returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event caused or contributed to serious injury, therefore, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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