| Model Number |
2800-40 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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| Date of Event |
04/20/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As part of the investigation, instrumentation laboratory (il) reviewed the on-line help documentation (operator's manual) and confirmed that there are appropriate instructions and warnings regarding the cleaning of the piercer probe assembly.The instructions include a warning not to place a finger under the acl top 500 cts specimen piercer since it is very sharp.The acl top 500 cts performed as intended with no malfunction and its labeling provides appropriate warnings to the user regarding the hazard.Therefore, no remedial action is indicated at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer was injured during maintenance procedure "clean deep wash and clean cup area".The customer cleaned the sample cup area and after this operation turned up the footer and was injured with the piercer.The customer was wearing gloves.There was no known adverse effect from the puncture.
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