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MalfunctionJTL

STA COAG CONTROL N

Received May 19, 2006 · Event occurred Dec 6, 2005

Report 2245451-2006-00001 · MDR key 966370

Device

Generic name

Normal Quality Control Plasma

Manufacturer

Diagnostica Stago

Model number

NA

Catalog number

00676

Lot number

042736

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

*

  • Dural Tear
  • Injury
  • Cut(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ONE INJURY OCCURRED (A DEEP CUT TO THE THUMB) ON A LABORATORY TECHNICIAN WHILE TRYING TO OPEN CONTROL VIAL. THE ENTIRE TOP BROKE OFF AND THE JAGGED EDGE OF THE REMAINING BOTTLE CUT THROUGH THE GLOVES INTO HER THUMB.