MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAREFUSION 213, LLC 0113 CHLORAPREP UNKNOWN; 2% W/V CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE/70% V/V ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Abrasion (1689)

Event Date 01/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) initial emdr submission.A follow up emdr will be submitted if additional information becomes available.(b)(4).No additional information was provided mhrauk.Primevigilance did reach out to obtain more information with no success.Should additional information be available in the future, the complaint will be re-opened and investigated.All complaints are reviewed during monthly quality/safety meetings.In addition, complaints are trended at monthly quality data analyst meetings and quarterly plant management review meetings.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient got cut by glass shards that came through the foam pad of the applicator.Chloraprep stick was activated prior to cleaning skin for a blood test.Noted blood stain on cotton pad of chloraprep stick and very small abrasion to patients skin.Questioning whether a shard of glass from the internal mechanism had passed through the cotton pad onto the patient's skin.Details of injury (to patient, carer or healthcare professional): small abrasion to skin of left anticubital fossa.Action taken (includes any action by patient, carer or healthcare professional, or by the manufacturer or supplier).Mechanism of using a chloraprep stick explained to patient.Skin inspected for signs of glass - none found and no active bleeding.

• Brand Name: CHLORAPREP UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: 2% W/V CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE/70% V/V ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAREFUSION 213, LLC 0113; 1550 northwestern dr; el paso TX 79912
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAREFUSION, INC; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills IL 60061
• Manufacturer Contact: anna wehrheim ; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 11562924
• MDR Text Key: 244177815
• Report Number: 3004932373-2021-00149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KXF
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other