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SCS-106 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Discomfort (2330)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported that an employee experienced inhalation/irritation and became unconscious after breaking a sporview self-contained biological indicator.The user facility did not disclose if medical treatment was sought or administered.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Crosstex has contacted the customer to obtain additional information regarding the reported event; however, to date we have not received additional information.The bi media is trypiticase soy broth (tsb) and is non-toxic.The sporview self-contained biological indicator instructions for use states, "caution: after processing the bi is hot and under pressure.Always allow to cool for ten (10) minutes before crushing.Activate the processed bi within 8 hours after processing by gently crushing the inner glass media tube using a vial crusher." a complaint review indicates this to be an isolated event.No additional issues have been reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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