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Received Sep 24, 2002 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2002

Report 81039-2002-00001 · MDR key 419262

Device

Generic name

Needle Guard

Model number

TERUMO BB*AGT506A3

Catalog number

ITL A100100

Lot number

WO/12/01/0024 &

Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

*

  • Exposure to Body Fluids
  • Needle Stick/Puncture
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TERUMO CORP RECEIVED A REPORT OF ACCIDENTAL NEEDLE STICKS INVOLVING BLOOD CENTER CUSTOMER STAFF (3 OCCASIONS). ALL EXPOSURES OCCURRED WHEN ENGAGING THE NEEDLE INTO THE DEVICE. ONE STAFF MEMBER IS RECEIVING HEPATITIS IMMUNE GLOBULIN. OTHER TWO ARE BEING SERIALLY TESTED.