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MalfunctionJSC

BACTEC MYCO/F-SPUTA CULTURE VIAL

Received May 7, 1997 · Event occurred Apr 11, 1997

Report 1119779-1997-00003 · MDR key 89539

Device

Generic name

Culture Media

Model number

NA

Catalog number

4402187

Lot number

0157A

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED LEAKING AROUND BOTTLE CRIMPING AFTER INOCULATION OF SPECIMEN. CUSTOMER REPORTED SEAL APPEARED LOOSE AND NOT TIGHTLY SEATED. BOTTLE DISCARDED. NO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Remedial action

  • Replace
  • Inspection