HVE VALVE CLEANING BRUSH
Received Apr 5, 2021 · Event occurred Mar 19, 2021
Report MW5100568 · MDR key 11618876
Device
Generic name
Evacuator, Oral Cavity
Product problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
Not reported
- Laceration(s)
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A STAFF MEMBER AT A DENTAL OFFICE WAS PERFORMING ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE HVE SUCTION VALVE TUBE WITH A CLEANING BRUSH PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE BRUSH TIP PUNCTURED THE GLOVE AND THE FINGER WAS CUT. THE RESULT WAS A CUT ON THE FINGER FROM THE BRUSH TIP. THE STAFF MEMBER WAS USING THE BRUSH TO PERFORM CLEANING ON A MEDICAL DEVICE. SHE CLEANED THE INJURY AT THE OFFICE WITH SOAP, WATER, AND ANTISEPTIC WIPES AND THEN WRAPPED THE FINGER. THE STAFF MEMBER PROCEEDED TO THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE TETANUS AND (B)(6) SHOTS WERE ADMINISTERED ALONG WITH A BLOOD PANEL. A FOLLOW UP TREATMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SIX WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF TREATMENT. THE STAFF MEMBER REPORTED NO PRIOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).