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MalfunctionGEC

BD E-Z SCRUB 160

Received Apr 5, 2018 · Event occurred Apr 4, 2018

Report MW5076355 · MDR key 7402263

Device

Generic name

Brush, Scrub, Operating Room

Model number

371603

Lot number

7283595

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

Patient

36 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN PHARMACY IV CLEANROOM A BD E-Z SCRUB 160 BRUSH WAS OPENED TO ASSIST IN HANDWASHING. IT WAS NOTED BY IV TECHNICIAN THAT THE SCRUB BRUSH CONTAINED A DARK, SMELLY SUBSTANCE ON ONE PART OF THE SCRUBBER SURFACE. TECHNICIAN REMOVED SCRUBBER FROM AREA AND RESTARTED PROCESSES WITH A NEW SCRUBBER.