BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Received Oct 6, 1995 · Event occurred Nov 1, 1994
Report MW4000831 · MDR key 27054
Device
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.