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MalfunctionCBT

PRO-VENT ARTERIAL BLOOD SAMPLING KIT ABG KIT

Received Mar 10, 2025 · Event occurred Feb 27, 2025

Report MW5167446 · MDR key 21560286

Device

Generic name

Arterial Blood Sampling Kit

Lot number

6035042

Patient

35 YR · Female

  • Needle Stick/Puncture
  • Needle Stick/Puncture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN PULLING THE CAP OFF THE ABG(ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS) NEEDLE, IT WOULDN'T COME OFF AND THE EMPLOYEE ENDED UP STICKING HERSELF WITH THE NEEDLE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ISSUES, AND THE TECHS HAVE BEEN OPENING MULTIPLE KITS. IT'S LIKE THE CAPS ARE MELTED ONTO THE NEEDLES.