FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ARIXTRA 2.5

MDR report key: 1789288 · Received August 2, 2010

Report

Report Number
MW5016982
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 2, 2010
Date of Event
August 1, 2010
Report Date
August 2, 2010
Manufacturer
GSK
Product Code
FMF
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
PHARMACIST

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ARIXTRA SYRINGE EXPLODED WHEN NURSE WAS EXPLAINING TO PATIENT HOW TO INJECT HERSELF. THE SPRING LOADED PART SHOT OFF JUST MISSING THE PATIENT'S FACE AND HIT THE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AT THE NURSE. DOSE OR AMOUNT: 0.5ML, FREQUENCY: DAILY, ROUTE: SUBCONJUNCTIVAL. DATES OF USE: (B)(6)2010 - (B)(6)2010. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: DVT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ARIXTRA 2.5 SYRINGE FMF GSK 3036A

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 86 YR Other