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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

Model 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.