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DeathKSD

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Received Sep 9, 2009 · Event occurred May 5, 2009

Report 1495680 · MDR key 1495680

Device

Generic name

Heat Sealer

Manufacturer

Alco Industries

Model number

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Catalog number

SLR-EIS8-5

Lot number

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Product problems

  • Leak/Splash
  • Short Fill

Patient

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  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HUMAN EMBRYOS BEING PREPPED FOR FREEZE. TIPS OF STRAWS CONTAINING EMBRYOS WERE HEAT SEALED AND THEN FROZEN. DURING THAW IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STRAWS WERE EMPTY OF THE CONTENTS.

Description of Event or Problem

HUMAN EMBRYOS BEING PREPPED FOR FREEZE. TIPS OF STRAWS CONTAINING EMBRYOS WERE HEAT SEALED AND THEN FROZEN. DURING THAW IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STRAWS WERE EMPTY OF THE CONTENTS.