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InjuryCGL

I-STAT CREA CARTRIDGE

Received Oct 2, 2007 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2007

Report 2245578-2007-00067 · MDR key 921292

Device

Generic name

Ivd

Model number

NA

Catalog number

06F10-01

Lot number

G0714B

Product problems

  • Device Slipped
  • Close, difficult to

Patient

YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CUSTOMER STATED THE SNAP CLOSURE ON AN I-STAT CREA CARTRIDGE IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. THE CARTRIDGE SLIPPED OUT OF THE HAND OF THE OPERATOR RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF BLOOD FROM THE CARTRIDGE.