inforMED
InjuryFMF

KWIK PEN

Received May 25, 2021 · Event occurred Apr 14, 2021

Report MW5101541 · MDR key 11885170

Device

Generic name

Syringe, Piston

Model number

KWIK PEN

Lot number

D309356A

Product problems

  • Device Fell

Patient

66 YR

  • Needle Stick/Puncture
  • Needle Stick/Puncture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NEEDLE STICK WITH A RETRACTABLE NEEDLE AFTER INSULIN GIVEN. PER USER (NURSE) WHO RECEIVED THE NEEDLE STICK INJURY: "WHILE SCREWING OFF INSULIN PEN NEEDLE, IT STARTED TO FALL I TRIED TO CATCH IT AND GOT STUCK IN MY LEFT THUMB." FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).