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MalfunctionLIO

BACT/ALERT SA

Received Apr 18, 2007 · Event occurred Mar 20, 2007

Report 2760187 · MDR key 2760187

Device

Generic name

Aerobic Culture Vial

Manufacturer

Biomerieux, Inc.

Lot number

1015088

Product problems

  • Suction Problem

Patient

NA

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BOTTLE OF AEROBIC BACT/ALERT SA HAD NO VACUUM AND INSIDE OF VIAL HAD VISIBLE GREY MATTER RUNNING DOWN INSIDE OF VIAL.