Healthcare professional reported that an end user sustained a cut during reconstitution of a directcheck quality control.This control is packaged in a glass ampule inside a crushable plastic dropper vial that contains diluent.The end user was wearing gloves, but it was not known if the end user was using the protective sleeve provided with the product.The purpose of the sleeve is to safeguard the end user against potential injury during reconstitution of the control.After crushing the vial, a glass shard protruded through the dropper vial and caused a small laceration on the user's right index finger.The end user immediately washed the area with soap and water and covered the cut with a (b)(6).No significant blood loss or medical complications were reported.
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