InjuryIFT
MAXICIDE
Received Jul 15, 2009 · Event occurred Jun 29, 2009
Report MW5012126 · MDR key 1429335
Device
Generic name
Glutaraldehyde, 2.65%
Manufacturer
Medical Chemical CorporationModel number
0104-LGLCatalog number
1044681
Product problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
Not reported
- Irritation
- Red Eye(s)
- Disability
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RECEIVED A REPORT FROM DISTRIBUTOR ON 7/6/09. A DENTAL OFFICE EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTALLY GOT A DROP OF THE PRODUCT IN HER EYE WHILE TREATING A PT AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD MINOR IRRITATION. DISTRIBUTOR WAS CONTACTED WHO DIRECTED TO FLUSH OUT EYE FOR 15 MINUTES. EMPLOYEE WAS ENCOURAGED BY VENDOR TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE ER WHERE THE EYE WAS FLUSHED AND THE EMPLOYEE RELEASED WITH EYE DROPS. EYE IS SLIGHTLY RED BUT FINE. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: DISINFECTION OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS.