Healthcare professional reported that an end user sustained an injury while dispensing a directcheck quality control.This control is packaged in a glass ampule inside a crushable plastic dropper vial containing diluent.When reconstituting the control, the end-user wore gloves but failed to utilize the protective sleeve provided with the product.The purpose of the sleeve is to safeguard the end user against potential injury while handling the control.The end user squeezed the vial and sustained a small cut to her right thumb pad which was caused by a piece of glass piercing the wall of the vial.The end user washed the affected area with soap and water and applied a band aid.No further medical attention was sought and no complications were documented.
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