| Catalog Number |
401810 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Bent (1059); Protective Measures Problem (3015)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2017
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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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Customer has not returned the device to the manufacturer for device evaluation.If the device becomes available and is returned and evaluated, the manufacturer will file a follow-up report detailing the results of the evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a jelco® hypodermic needle-pro® edge¿ safety device was in use with a patient when the user attempted to activate the safety lock on the needle, which caused the needle to pop off and caused a needlestick to the user.It was noted that as the device was pressed against a hard surface, the needle bent.Due to the needlestick, the user followed a bloodborne pathogen protocol.No patient injury was reported.No medical treatment was conducted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was further reported that the user continued with post exposure testing.
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