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MalfunctionIAF

WRIGHT'S STAIN

Received Jan 30, 2011 · Event occurred Jan 3, 2011

Report 1061932-2011-00042 · MDR key 1973436

Device

Generic name

Wright"s Stain

Catalog number

7547177

Lot number

611463

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER REPORTED TO BECKMAN COULTER INC. (BCI) ON (B)(4) 2011 THAT THE WRIGHT'S STAIN BOTTLE WAS LEAKING AT THE SEAM THERE IS AN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN IN PLACE AT THE SITE. THE DAMAGED PRODUCT WAS PROPERLY DISPOSED OF IN BIOHAZARD DRUMS BY THE LAB PERSONNEL. THE CUSTOMER WAS WEARING APPROPRIATE PPE. THERE WAS NO EXPOSURE, OR ANY CONTACT TO EYE OR SKIN, OPEN WOUNDS OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES TO THE WRIGHT'S STAIN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

REPLACEMENT PRODUCT WAS SENT ON (B)(4) 2011. ROOT CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.

Remedial action

  • Replace