Healthcare professional reported that she (the end user) sustained an injury during reconstitution of a directcheck quality control.This control is packaged in a glass ampule inside a crushable plastic dropped vial containing diluent.The end-user was wearing gloves but due to a lack of training, she did not utilize the protective sleeve provided with the product.The purpose of the sleeve is to safeguard end users against potential injury during reconstitution of the control.The end user sustained a small cut to the upper portion of her right thumb, which was caused by a glass shard protruding through the dropper vial.The end user rinsed the area immediately, applied pressure to stop the bleeding, and covered the cut with a band aid.No significant blood loss or other medical complications were reported.
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