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MalfunctionJSC

BACTEC MYCO/F-SPUTA CULTURE VIAL

Received Jun 4, 1997 · Event occurred May 28, 1997

Report 1119779-1997-00008 · MDR key 96393

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 CRIMPING OF 6 VIALS AFTER INOCULATION OF SPECIMEN. CUSTOMER REPORTED SEAL APPEARED LOOSE AND NOT TIGHTLY SEALED. NO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY HAS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.