OtherIDN
CLINICUT 60 CRYOSTAT
Received Jul 5, 2001 · Event occurred Apr 3, 2001
Report MW1022337 · MDR key 340960
Device
Generic name
Microtome Cryostat
Manufacturer
Hacker Instruments & IndustriesModel number
CLINICUT 60 CRYOSTATCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Design/structure problem
Patient
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- Dural Tear
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RPTR WAS TRYING TO SECURE THE BUTTON INTO THE SPECIMEN HOLDER, WHICH REQUIRED SOME FORCE TO SNAP-IN TO THE SLOT. DURING THIS MANEUVER, THEIR FINGERS SLIPPED FROM THE BUTTON AND HIT THE KNIFE BLADE, RESULTING IN A CUT ON RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. COMPARED TO OTHER CRYOSTATS, THIS PARTICULAR MODEL REQUIRES SNAP-IN HOLDER OF THE BUTTON AND HAS A LARGE PORTION OF THE BLADE BEING EXPOSED TO GIVE A POTENTIAL FOR CUTTING INJURY.