Report 2 of 2 it was reported that while using bd bactec¿ myco/f lytic culture vials, one bottle containing patient sample fell on the floor.One end user was not wearing ppe and tested positive for quantiferon.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "bd bactec myco/f glass bottle, positive for mycobacterium tuberculosis, fell to the floor and broke when removed from the equipment.No ppe was being used at the time.However, in the sequence, they put on an n95 mask and gloves to be able to contain the liquid with absorbent paper.The collaborators are being assisted by the occupational medicine and underwent x-ray and quantiferon exams.The other collaborator has a positive quantiferon test.".
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