MalfunctionLIO
MAXIMUS BLOOD TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Received Dec 3, 2014
Report MW5039402 · MDR key 4305569
Device
Generic name
Blood Transfer Device
Manufacturer
Maximus (quality Brand Of Medegen)Catalog number
MBC6008
Lot number
303140330
Product problems
- Disconnection
- Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient
Not reported
- Blood Loss
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHEN THE PHLEBOTOMIST WENT TO REMOVE THE BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE FROM THE DEVICE, THE PLASTIC NEEDLE SHEATH CAME OFF AND STAYED IN THE BOTTLE, ALLOWING BLOOD TO FLOW FREELY FROM THE DEVICE. THE PHLEBOTOMIST HAD TO PHYSICALLY REMOVE THE SHEATH FROM THE BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE CONTAMINATING THE BLOOD CULTURE.