Catalog Number 442023 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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Event Date 10/10/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical device expiration date: unknown.No lot # provided.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.Device manufacture date: unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after processing a bd bactec¿ plus aerobic/f culture vials (plastic) that had been flagged as positive, a lab technician received a dirty needle stick injury from a needle of unknown origin.The tech was disposing of the needle and it bounced out of the sharps container and punctured tech's hand.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Customer reported a needle stick injury during sample processing.Tech was disposing the needle and it bounced out of the sharps container and punctured tech's hand.Bd cayey was not able to perform an investigation since the event is not related to the bactec bottle.This is a needle handling issue which was not affected by the bactec bottle.Dhr could not be performed as the lot number is unknown.A cross functional team continually monitors all product complaints for trends and determines if any additional actions are necessary beyond the current investigation process.No root cause was determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after processing a bd bactec plus aerobic/f culture vials (plastic) that had been flagged as positive, a lab technician received a dirty needle stick injury from a needle of unknown origin.The tech was disposing of the needle and it bounced out of the sharps container and punctured tech's hand.
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