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MalfunctionOIB

AERO-MED URINE COLLECTION KIT

Received Jun 19, 2018 · Event occurred May 31, 2018

Report 7613839 · MDR key 7613839

Device

Generic name

Blood And Urine Collection Kit (excludes Hiv Testing)

Manufacturer

Aero-med, Ltd.

Catalog number

AMM568

Product problems

  • Sticking

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING URINES, USING THE URINE TRANSFER CUP. SHE WENT TO PUT THE RED AND YELLOW TOP TUBE ONTO THE EXPOSED NEEDLE PORTION OF THE CUP, AND THE NEEDLE PART GOT STUCK INSIDE THE TUBE. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DISCARDED. NO PATIENT/EMPLOYEE HARM.