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MalfunctionJSC

BBL MYCOBACTERIA GROWTH INDICATOR 7 ML TUBE

Received Jan 19, 1999 · Event occurred Dec 18, 1998

Report 1119779-1998-00007 · MDR key 206923

Device

Generic name

Culture Media

Model number

NA

Catalog number

4345122

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED ONE BROKEN TUBE AND TWO LEAKING TUBES IN INSTRUMENT AFTER INOCULATION OF SPECIMEN. NO EXPOSURE WAS INDICATED. NO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY HAS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. SPECIMEN WAS NEGATIVE FOR THE PRESENCE OF ACID FAST BACILLI.