FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

SALINE NORMAL

MDR report key: 997187 · Received February 7, 2008

Report

Report Number
MW5005379
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
February 7, 2008
Date of Event
January 7, 2008
Report Date
February 7, 2008
Manufacturer
BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO. (BD)
Product Code
NGT
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
WA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

NON VIABLE GRAM POSITIVE COCCI IN 5ML TUBE STERILE SALINE. THIS CAUSED AN ERROR IN READING GRAM STAIN. BODY FLUIDS AND TISSUE REPORTED OUT IN ERROR. GRAM POSITIVE COCCI SEEN ON GRAM STAIN NEVER GREW ON PT'S CULTURES. DOSE OR AMOUNT: #1: SALINE NORMAL; #2: 0.85% 5ML TUBES. FREQUENCY: PRODUCT # 221819. DATE OF USE: 2007- 2008. EVENT ABATED AFTER USE STOPPED OR DOSE REDUCED? YES.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SALINE NORMAL NONE NGT BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO. (BD) 7310714

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 YR Other