inforMED
MalfunctionLBT

PRO-VENT PLUS ABG KIT

Received Jul 24, 1996 · Event occurred Jul 12, 1996

Report MW1009563 · MDR key 34432

Device

Generic name

Arterial Blood Gas Kit

Manufacturer

Sims

Catalog number

4695

Lot number

605441

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.