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OtherBTC

UNK

Received Mar 15, 2006 · Event occurred Jan 24, 2006

Report 690000 · MDR key 690000

Device

Generic name

Blood Bag, Spike

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash
  • Material Perforation

Patient

52 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE PREPARING FOR TRANSFUSION OF PLATELETS, NURSE INADVERENTLY PIERCED THE BAG AND IT BEGAN TO LEAK. BAG HAD TO BE DISCARDED.