FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

MINNTECH

MDR report key: 19317 · Received June 6, 1994

Report

Report Number
2243621-1994-00115
Event Type
Other
Date Received
June 6, 1994
Date of Event
May 2, 1994
Report Date
May 20, 1994
Manufacturer
MINNTECH CORP
Product Code
FKY
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Distributor report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

FACILITY ALLEGES THAT BLOOD PORT AND DIALYSATE PORT CAPS ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE, ONCE IN PLACE. THIS HAS RESULTED IN FORMALDEHYDE SPILLS, CAUSING FORMALDEHYDE REACTION IN CLINIC EMPLOYEE. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE CHEST TIGHTNESS, DRY THROAT, EYE IRRITATION, AND TINGLING SKIN.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 MINNTECH VENTABLE BLOOD PORT CAP FKY MINNTECH CORP UNKNOWN

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 35 YR Other