Surgeon requested three vials of sterile talc suspension to use during a thoracic case.When attempting to attach the bulb applicator to the vial, it would not snap on correctly and leaked talc out of the system.Multiple attempts were made to properly attach the applicator and all were unsuccessful.We tried three different bulb applicators.Surgeon was apply to apply the talc using another method.There was no harm to the patient.Product info: steri talc 3g, ref : 62327-333-03, and novatec tip, ref: 109001t.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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