MalfunctionJSC
ISOLATOR 10 MICROBIAL BLOOD CULTURE TUBE
Received Nov 15, 2006 · Event occurred Oct 25, 2006
Report 787477 · MDR key 787477
Device
Generic name
Tube, Blood Culture
Manufacturer
Iverness Medical Professional DiagnosticsModel number
*Catalog number
50C7
Lot number
609215
Product problems
- Product Quality Problem
Patient
*
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT TAKES AN EXTRA 1-2 DAYS FOR THE ORGANISMS TO GROW OUT, SINCE THE UNLYSED (WHOLE BLOOD) SPECIMEN JUST SITS ON TOP OF THE CHOCOLATE AGAR MEDIA PLATE. NORMALLY THE LYSED BLOOD CELLS ABSORB INTO THE MEDIA. MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR SUSPECTS THE LYSING AGENT IN THE TUBES IS INACTIVE OR CORRUPT.