FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
SOLU-MEDROL ACTO-O-VIAL, 40 MG
MDR report key: 4814962
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Received May 26, 2015
Report
- Report Number
- MW5042904
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 26, 2015
- Date of Event
- May 22, 2015
- Report Date
- May 26, 2015
- Manufacturer
- PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CO
- Product Code
- OOY
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- IA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHARMACIST
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
NURSE PUSHED PLUNGER DOWN ON A SOLU-MEDROL ACTO-O-VIAL 40 MG AND THE CIRCULAR BOTTOM OF THE VIAL POPPED AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE VIAL AND CUT THE NURSE. THE NURSE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES ON THE MEDIAL VOLAR ASPECT OF THE THUMB AT IP JOINT (1.5 CM X 2 CM). DOSE: 40 MG; FREQUENCY: BID; ROUTE: INTRAVENOUS. DATES OF USE: (B)(6) 2015. REASON FOR USE: BREATHING.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338886 | SOLU-MEDROL ACTO-O-VIAL, 40 MG | SOLU-MEDROL ACTO-O-VIAL, 40 MG | OOY | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CO | LO7461 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 YR |