InjuryFIB

TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR

Received May 10, 1995 · Event occurred Apr 7, 1995

Report 2243621-1995-00485 · MDR key 22305

Device

Generic name

Transducer Protector

Manufacturer

Gelman Sciences

Model number

DOUBLE LUER

Catalog number

0493072

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Patient

Hemodialysis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FACILITY ALLEGES TRANSDUCER PROTECTOR LEAKED AND LOST PRESSURE CAUSING BLOOD TO HEAD UP TO MONITOR LINE AND FILL THE TRANSDUCER. DEVICE REQUIRED FREQUENT CHANGES. WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE DEVICE BLOOD SPRAYED EMPLOYEE IN FACE AND ON ARMS.