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MalfunctionJCB

COULTER® CLENZ AGENT (10 LITERS)

Received Sep 24, 2011 · Event occurred Aug 25, 2011

Report 1061932-2011-01508 · MDR key 2262819

Device

Generic name

General Purpose Reagent

Model number

NA

Catalog number

8546931

Lot number

102077F

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER CONTACTED BECKMAN COULTER INC. (BEC) STATING THAT A CLENZ CONTAINER ARRIVED WITH A LOOSE CAP AND 5 TO 10CC OF THE REAGENT LEAKED. THE CONTAINER DID NOT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED FROM SHIPMENT. THE CUSTOMER WAS WEARING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) CONSISTING OF GLOVES AND LAB COAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. NO INJURY OR EXPOSURE WAS REPORTED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER DISCARDED THE LEAKING CONTAINER. REPLACEMENT PRODUCT WAS SENT TO THE CUSTOMER. (B)(4).