MalfunctionFMF
IMC PISTON SYRINGE
Received Mar 20, 2015 · Event occurred Feb 1, 2015
Report 1423625-2015-00001 · MDR key 4631286
Device
Generic name
Syringe
Manufacturer
Intl. Medsurg Connection, Inc.Model number
300-60LLLot number
13-7818-1
Product problems
- Split
Patient
Not reported
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A 60CC SYRINGE SPLIT WHILE DOING A BEDSIDE PERICENTESIS. THE RESIDENT WAS SPLASHED IN THE FACE WITH THE FLUID. NO INJURY TO THE RESIDENT WAS REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED WITH NO PATIENT IMPACT. EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE CONFIRMED A CRACK IN THE BARREL OF THE SYRINGE.