FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SURE COUNT

MDR report key: 18013 · Received November 29, 1994

Report

Report Number
MW1004170
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 29, 1994
Date of Event
November 10, 1994
Report Date
November 11, 1994
Manufacturer
KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS
Product Code
MMK
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
NJ, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING BOX CONTAINING USED SUTURE NEEDLES. AS EMPLOYEE CLOSED THE BOX WITH HER HANDS A SUTURE NEEDLE PUNCTURED THE CONTAINER. THE NEEDLE ALSO PUNCTURED THE SKIN OF HER RIGHT PALM. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED IN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC. SHE WAS TESTED FOR HIV.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SURE COUNT SUTURE DISPOSAL CONTAINER MMK KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS 920535

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 * Other