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MCKESSON HBOC PHARMACY SYSTEM
Received Jul 3, 2008 · Event occurred May 19, 2008
Report MW5007520 · MDR key 1069878
Device
Product problems
- Design/structure problem
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
Not reported
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PHARMACY TECH WAS ABLE TO OVER-RIDE COMPUTER SYSTEM PASSCODE PROTECTION ENABLING HIM TO REMOVE CONTROLLED MEDICATIONS BY CHANGING THEIR STATUS. MCKESSON UNAWARE OF THIS POTENTIAL, ADVISED OF SAME IN 2008. EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR DRUG DIVERSION.