MalfunctionCBT
PRO-VENT ARTERIAL BLOOD SAMPLING KIT ABG KIT
Received Mar 10, 2025 · Event occurred Feb 27, 2025
Report MW5167446 · MDR key 21560286
Device
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.