Catalog Number 1492235USUH |
Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Laceration(s) (1946)
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Event Date 08/24/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation of the incident is currently underway and a follow up will be submitted should additional information become available following the investigation.
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Event Description
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On 31 august 2021, leica biosystems received a complaint that a user was injured during sectioning on their microtome, rm2235.The injured user required medical assistance.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation revealed the following: the incident was user related because the user disregarded the safety instructions.During the cutting of tissue blocks and preparing of slides, the technician sliced her finger over the free-standing blade.Because the customer was not wearing safety gloves and had not covered up the blade with the safety guard, she suffered a cutting injury to her finger.The injury was not a result of an instrument malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: added unique identifier (udi) # in d4.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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