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BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Received Oct 6, 1995 · Event occurred Nov 1, 1994

Report MW4000831 · MDR key 27054

Device

Generic name

Bacteriologcial Specimen Collection

Lot number

021

Product problems

  • Sticking

Patient

36 MO

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CULTURE SPONGE AT THE END OF THE TUBE GOT STUCK ON THE END OF THE SWAB. SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED IN 11/94 WHEREIN A 3-YR OLD PT GETTING A ROUTINE THROAT CULTURE CONTINUED TO GAG WELL AFTER THE SWAB WAS REMOVED.