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Austin Animal Services reports formalin exposure during surgical prep; two animals and some staff monitored and treated
Summary
AAS staff reported that on Aug. 13 a surgical prep error led to formalin being used in place of alcohol in a scrub container; staff evacuated the room, contacted building services and fire department, and followed up with affected animals and employees, who have since recovered.
Austin Animal Services briefed the Bridal Advisory Commission on Oct. 13 about an Aug. 13 incident in which a bottle of formalin was mistakenly used during surgical skin prep in the department's operating area.
What happened: Vet services staff said a technician reached for a bottle stored under the sink and, believing it was isopropyl alcohol used to top off a surgical scrub container, poured formalin into the prep canister instead. The error was not confirmed by reading the manufacturer's label before pouring, staff said. The surgical team noticed burning eyes and other…
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