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MalfunctionLHI

VIAL MATE SYSTEM

Received Aug 9, 2018 · Event occurred Aug 1, 2018

Report MW5079034 · MDR key 7772501

Device

Generic name

Set I. V. Fluid Transfer

Manufacturer

Sterigenics Us Llc

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

(B)(6) 2018, PART OF GREY STOPPER IN SOLUTION AFTER BEING ACTIVATED. VIAL MATE SYSTEM: USING AZITHROMYCIN 500MG VIAL, AUROMEDICS LOT # CAM180007, EXP: 04/2020. VIAL MATE SYSTEM USED FOR AZITHROMYCIN 500MG VIAL. WHEN VIAL MATE SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED, A SMALL PIECE OF THE RUBBER STOPPER FROM THE AZITHROMYCIN VIAL WAS IN THE RECONSTITUTED SOLUTION. THE IVPB WAS NOT ADMINISTERED.