InjuryJSC

AMIES MODIFIED MEDIUM, SINGLE SWAB

Received Mar 3, 1995 · Event occurred Feb 23, 1995

Report MW1005323 · MDR key 20129

Device

Generic name

Swabs

Manufacturer

Precision Dynamics Corp.

Model number

PDC-100

Lot number

029, 056, 172

Product problems

Contamination

Patient

Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM SWABS USED FOR COLLECTION OF MICROBIOLOGY SPECIMENS ARE CONTAMINATED WITH NON-VIABLE BACTERIA (GRAM NEGATIVE RODS). UPON GRAM STAIN OF THE SWAB PREVIOUSLY IMMERSED IN THE HOLDING MEDIUM, GRAM NEGATIVE RODS ARE VISIBLE.