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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Since this complaint is not related to product performance and the device will not be evaluated, this submission is considered a final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported that an end user sustained an injury during reconstitution of a directcheck quality control.This control is packaged in a glass ampule inside a crushable plastic dropped vial containing diluent.The end-user was not wearing gloves and did not use the protective sleeve provided with the product.The purpose of the sleeve is to safeguard end users against potential injury during reconstitution of the control.When crushing the vial, a glass shard protruded through the dropper vial and punctured the user's right thumb.The end user immediately washed the area with soap and water and covered the cut with a band aid.No further medical attention was sought.No significant blood loss or medical complications were reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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