Catalog Number 302406 |
Device Problems
Defective Component (2292); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/18/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that bd sharps container was damaged resulting in needle stick injury.Suez supply sharps collectors to (b)(6) hospital.Suez have reported that a multiple staff (waste handlers) have received needle stick injuries from sharps collectors from (b)(6) hospital.Suez have claimed that the sharps collector lids were insufficiently secured to the collector.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: multiple photos were received with the customer's complaint of a needlestick injury.The photos provided shown containers that appeared to be overfilled.When dealing with containers it is imperative to only use until max fill line is reached.This is an issue but should not attribute to the lid not closing.The complaint has been verified but without further information, the root cause of this remains unknown.The device history record review process to verify if there were issues reported like needle poked through sharp container issue during the manufacturing process was not able to be performed since a lot number was not provided.A review of the non-conformance material report was performed; the result showed no issues reported as needle poked through sharp container for the same part number throughout the last twelve months.
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Event Description
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Photos were received and investigation performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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