CARDINAL HEALTH
Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred May 15, 2026
Report 1423537-2026-00219 · MDR key 25732517
Device
Generic name
Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories)
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health 200, LlcModel number
8884721252ECatalog number
8884721252E
Product problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Needle Stick/Puncture
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE RN WENT TO REMOVE THE GUIDEWIRE FROM PATIENT'S NG TUBE WHEN THE PURPLE CAP OF THE GUIDEWIRE CAME OFF. THE WIRE UNDERNEATH THE PURPLE CAP WAS SHARP AND CUT THE RN'S FINGER, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL BLOOD AND BODY FLUID EXPOSURE. THE GUIDEWIRE WAS STILL ABLE TO BE REMOVED AFTER CAP FAILURE. THE RN HAD TO UNDERGO BBFE PROTOCOLS/TREATMENT AND STARTED PROPHYLACTIC MEDICATIONS. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 22JUN2026, BBFE (BLOOD BODY FLUID EXPOSURE) PROPHYLAXIS TREATMENT IS A STANDARD TREATMENT FOR POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BBFE. AT THIS TIME, THE STAFF WAS STARTED ON THIS TREATMENT, HARM LEVEL UNKNOWN.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.