MalfunctionEHE

TYTIN FC

Received Aug 27, 1999 · Event occurred Aug 13, 1999

Report MW1017060 · MDR key 237844

Device

Generic name

Cartridge For Mixing

Manufacturer

Kerr Corp. Kerr Usa

Model number

Catalog number

26467 (ITEM #)

Lot number

Product problems

Leak/Splash

Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

"DURING THE TRITURATION PROCESS FREE ELEMENTAL MERCURY ESCAPED FROM A CARTRIDGE AND WAS DISBURSED IN MY WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS HEALTH HAZARD. THIS INCIDENT COULD LEAD TO MERCURY POISONING. THERE WAS NO PT INVOLVEMENT."