MalfunctionLBT
PRO-VENT PLUS ABG KIT
Received Jul 24, 1996 · Event occurred Jul 12, 1996
Report MW1009563 · MDR key 34432
Device
Product problems
- Spillage, accidental
- Tears, rips, holes in device, device material
Patient
32 YR
- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PERFORMED ABG ON PT, REMOVED NEEDLE AND CAPPED SYRINGE WITH FILTER. PROCEEDED TO REMOVE AIR BUBBLE BY PRESSING PLUNGER WHEN BLOOD SQUIRTED DIRECTLY INTO FACE AND INTO LEFT EYE. AFTER INCIDENT, FOUND SMALL HOLE IN SYRINGE.