inforMED
InjuryFSH

JAMSHIDI BONE MARROW BIOPSY & ASPIRATION TRAY (BAK4511)

Received Oct 30, 2018 · Event occurred Oct 18, 2018

Report MW5080952 · MDR key 8023733

Device

Generic name

Tray, Surgical, Needle

Manufacturer

Carefusion / Bd

Catalog number

BAK 4511

Lot number

0001256716

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

48 YR

  • Laceration(s)
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AFTER MAKING THE INCISION, THE PHYSICIAN WAS HOLDING PRESSURE ON THE PT. WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND SINGLE-HANDEDLY (RT HAND) PICKED UP THE BLADE COVER USING THE SCALPEL BLADE. WHILE SECURING THE BLADE COVER WITH HIS LEFT HAND, THE BLADE'S TIP CAUGHT ON THE PLASTIC RIBBING INSIDE THE COVER. IT PIERCED THROUGH THE COVER AND CUT THE DR'S INDEX FINGER (LEFT). KITS USED > 10 YR; SINGLE USE KITS. BONE MARROW ASP AND BX ON PT.