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OMNIBATCH 10 BW

Received Nov 9, 2000 · Event occurred Oct 30, 2000

Report 304186 · MDR key 304186

Device

Generic name

Safety Kleen Silver Recovery Unit

Manufacturer

X-rite

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Replace
  • Malfunction
  • Fumes or Vapors

Patient

44 YR

  • Asthma
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL FUMES EMITTED FROM EQUIPMENT THAT MALFUNCTIONED IN A DARKROOM IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED BREATHING DIFFICULTIES, ASTHMA ATTACK. EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM HOSP ODOR DISSIPATED. SULFUR GAS EMITTED. AIR TESTED FOR H2S, RESULTS NEGATIVE. EMPLOYEE BECAME A PT SEEN IN ER AND ADMITTED TO HOSP.