A healthcare professional reported that an end user sustained a laceration while dispensing a directcheck quality control for a hemochron signature elite and citrate pt microcoagulation system.This control is packaged in a glass ampule contained within a crushable plastic dropper vial containing diluent.The end-user was wearing gloves and was using the protective sleeve provided with the product when reconstituting the control.She removed the protective sleeve, squeezed the vial to dispense the control and a glass shard protruded through the dropper vial piercing the skin of her right index finger.Minor bleeding occurred.The end user washed her hand with soap and water and applied a bandaid to the injured area.No significant blood loss or other medical complications were reported.
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