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MalfunctionLIO

MONOVETTE

Received Jan 7, 2008 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2007

Report 999493 · MDR key 999493

Device

Generic name

Device, Specimen Collection, Urine

Manufacturer

Sarstedt Inc.

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Break
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

38 YR

  • Exposure to Body Fluids

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COLLECTING URINE SPECIMEN USING SARSTEDT MONOVETTE. PULLED BACK ON WHITE PLUNGER, IT BROKE. URINE SPLATTERED AROUND THE BROKEN PLUNGER SHOOTING URINE INTO EMPLOYEES EYES.