OtherECB
MONOJECT CURVED TIP SYRINGE
Received Feb 2, 2000 · Event occurred Jan 4, 2000
Report 1915484-2000-00002 · MDR key 261445
Device
Generic name
Dental Syringe
Manufacturer
The Kendall CompanyModel number
*Catalog number
8881412012
Lot number
NO1364
Product problems
- Needle, extra
- Misplacement
- Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
Patient
*
- Needle Stick/Puncture
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CUSTOMER PHONED IN COMPLAINT TO MFR ON 01/04/2000, STATING BEING STUCK BY A NEEDLE THAT WAS FOUND IN A BOX OF CURVED TIP DENTAL SYRINGES. THE BOX OF SYRINGES PT WAS PLACING HAND INTO HAD NO ATTACHED NEEDLE, HOWEVER, CUSTOMER ADMITS BEING STUCK BY A 5CC SYRINGE WITH AN ATTACHED NEEDLE. CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT NEEDLE WAS A BD PLASTIC PACK, AND THE WORDS DISCARD IT WERE WRITTEN ON THE SYRINGE BARREL. CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT NEEDLE PENETRATED THE SKIN.