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Model Number 21G 1.8MM |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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After using the safety lancet to take capillary blood, it falls apart.The sharp needle, which is normally secured by the lancet inside, falls out.During disposal by the employee pricked herself with this needle.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The event fulfils the definition of serious incident according to mdr and will be reported to the ca in germany.This medical device is marked in usa.Therefore, as per cfr § 803.50(a), the event that occurred in the foreign country (in this case it is eu country) should be also reported to usa.
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