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The report states, "drawing up a varicella vaccine and when i inserted the needle into the rubber hub the needle (metal piece only) snapped off and dropped onto the counter.No harm was done at the time, but if this needle had been inserted into a patient it would have snapped off and been in the patients leg or arm.".
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The report states, "drawing up a varicella vaccine and when i inserted the needle into the rubber hub the needle (metal piece only) snapped off and dropped onto the counter.No harm was done at the time, but if this needle had been inserted into a patient it would have snapped off and been in the patients leg or arm." customer reported, "needle was inserted into the rubber hub, the needle snapped off and dropped onto the counter.Broken needle and remainder was disposed of in sharps container.Safe haven was entered by medical assitant." there were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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