InjuryLSL
APTIMA VAGINAL SWAB COLLECTION KIT
Received May 20, 2016 · Event occurred May 3, 2016
Report 2024800-2016-00017 · MDR key 5669907
Device
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
DEVICE NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.
Description of Event or Problem
FLUID FROM VAGINAL COLLECTION TUBE GOT INTO LABORATORY PERSONNEL'S EYE AFTER COLLECTING THE PATIENT COLLECTED SAMPLE. THE LAB WORKER FLUSHED THEIR EYE WITH WATER BEFORE VISITING DOCTOR. THE DOCTOR SAID THERE WAS NO DERMATITIS OR IRITIS OBSERVED. THE INJURED PERSON WAS NOT WEARING PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY.