It was reported that at least one bd syringe control 10ml ll experienced a damaged plunger rod.
The following information was provided by the initial reporter: the doctor was injecting local into the patient and as he was doing so the top ring of the control syringe slide off and snapped a part of the plunger, resulting in the syringe slipping and the needle sticking the dr.
The nurse brought the syringe to me and explained that this particular issue has occurred several other times in the or, none resulting in injury.
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