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InjuryIDW

UNK

Received Mar 30, 2000 · Event occurred Jan 13, 2000

Report 271791 · MDR key 271791

Device

Generic name

Microtome

Model number

CUT 4055

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

48 YR

  • Laceration(s)
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HISTOLOGY TECH WAS CUTTING PARAFFIN BLOCKS. SECOND TECH ASSISTING DID NOT LOCK THE WHEEL WHEN LEAVING THE MACHINE. FIRST TECH WENT TO PUT ON NEXT BLOCK AND KNIFE GRABBED THEIR LEFT THUMB AND CUT IT. LACERATION 1-2 CM REQUIRED STITCHES IN FOLLOWING: WOUND EDGES OF NAIL BED, NAIL BED, BEYOND TIP OF NAIL, THUMB NAIL. TETANUS INJECTION GIVEN.